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Renault lose Japanese GP points after Racing Point protest

Renault have been disqualified from the Japanese Grand Prix for having an illegal driver-aid system on their car. Officials found that Renault's brake-bias adjustment system contravened rules dictating that drivers must drive the car alone and unaided. Renault drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg have therefore been disqualified from sixth and 10th places at the race at Suzuka on 13 October. Renault have until 16:00 BST on Thursday to decide whether to appeal. The ruling hinged on the details of what officials described as "innovative solutions" to adjusting the brake bias - the balance of braking from front to rear - around a lap. Governing body the FIA rejected a protest...
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