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Ross Brawn against shortening grand prix distance

Formula 1 director of motorsports Ross Brawn says he would be against shortening races, insisting a 90-minute race is the 'right' length of time. The idea of shortening Sunday's grand prix has been mooted on many occasions, with a belief that younger viewers are unable to maintain concentration levels or interest for more than an hour. However Brawn says that hasn't been the case when he's discussed the matter with fans and believes improving the action is the answer to waning interest. 'I think the race distance is right,' he told F1 Fan Voice when asked what he wouldn't change about the sport. 'I think a one and a half hour to two hour race is right. 'I've...
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