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F1: FIA closes more loopholes

Just over a week before the season gets underway, the FIA has closed loopholes relating to damaged cars and the formation lap. Article 43.8 has been revised so that in future cars starting from the pitlane join the rest of the field in completing the formation lap. Previously, those starting from the pitlane would remain in their respective garages, only heading to the end of the pitlane when the grid was finally forming. Now, on completing the formation lap, those starting from the pitlane will return there and line-up in qualifying order. However, if the 5-minute pre-race signal has been given they will instead join the back of the grid. Previously, in certain circumstances, drivers...
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