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Melbourne considered bold track tweak to boost overtaking
Australian Grand Prix chiefs have decided against a bold plan to change the current Albert Park layout to help create another overtaking spot, after not being convinced it would benefit the racing. Motorsport.com understands that the Australian Grand Prix Corporation investigated making a significant change to the Lakeside Drive part of the Melbourne circuit, replacing the fast Turn 11/12 complex with a 'stop' corner to create another passing opportunity. The plan would have seen the profile of the back straight changed to make it longer and faster, leading into a hard braking zone and a tight left-hander. With a new DRS zone in place, the idea was that it would create a new place to pass...
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