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New F1 refueling era unlikely to happen

A proposed return to refuelling in Formula One was cast in doubt on Friday after a meeting of team bosses offered no support for the proposal. The plan came from a meeting of the F1 Strategy Group last month. It was one of several ideas put forward as the sport began work on halting a slump in spectator interest and viewing figures. Paddock sources said that Thursday's talks had concluded that a return to refuelling would not add any real spectacle to the show. Cost and safety considerations were also taken into account. The lack of support is a blow to the viability of the F1 Strategy Group which has been criticised by F1 commercial ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone and team bosses. Ecclestone...
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