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Green: Engine changes could now take twice as long

Formula 1's new bio-safety protocols could significantly increase the time it takes mechanics to perform their duties, says Racing Point's Andrew Green. Necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the new protocols come into force when the season starts in Austria on July 5 and Green told reporters on Thursday his team was coming to terms with the new reality of everything taking more time. The procedures restrict the number of mechanics and engineers working on the car together. Team members must also wear protective equipment such as masks. “It’s very different and it’s going to be a real challenge going forward,” Green said after the team conducted a limited mileage test at...
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