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Vettel: Long life engine rule is stupid
Sebastian Vettel not happy
Organisers of the United States Grand Prix say world champion Sebastian Vettel's absence from qualifying this weekend is unfortunate, while the reigning world champion has labeled the rule as stupid.
The Red Bull driver will sit out Saturday's decisive session and start the Austin race from the pitlane, as he takes a penalty for using an unscheduled sixth engine of the 2014 season.
Vettel has slammed the long-life engine rule in Formula 1, 'It's completely stupid, people turn on the television and see a driver who just stands around and has nothing to do.'
Already reeling from the sudden loss of Formula 1's two backmarker teams just ahead of the race weekend,...
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