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Mercedes, Ferrari cleared over trick oil system advantage following detailed FIA investigation

The FIA conducted a thorough investigation into Mercedes and Ferrari's oil systems after suspecting the two championship leading teams are using 'tricks' to gain an illegal advantage. Following the Spanish Grand Prix it was believed some teams might have been collecting fuel between the sensor and engine by using ballooning fuel lines. The additional fuel could then be used to provide an immediate power boost. However no team was found guilty of such a practice, leading the FIA to focus on the oil system. Following the Canadian GP, samples were taken from Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes and Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari for detailed analysis. The FIA confirmed in a report that it suspected...
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