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Wolff: Monza 'perfect track' to test impact of quali mode ban

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Monza's high-speed track is the perfect venue to test the impact of the FIA's ban on special engine modes in qualifying. F1's governing body has outlawed from this weekend's Italian Grand Prix the so-called "party modes" used by engine manufacturers to boost performance in qualifying. The new rule will force teams to freeze engine settings for qualifying and the race, a decision intended to tighten the field although many believe the ultimate objective is to rein in Mercedes' power in the Saturday afternoon session. Wolff recently said that the new directive could actually boost Mercedes' performance on race day, as restricting output in qualifying...
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