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‘Running engines flat-out won't improve racing'
With F1 reducing the number of engines parts for the 2018 campaign, Mercedes engine boss Andy Cowell says being allowed to run engines flat-out wouldn't make a difference. This season Formula 1 has lowered the number of engine parts that each car can run before penalties begin to be applied. The number of internal combustion engines, turbochargers and MGU-Hs is down from four to three while just two MGU-K, energy store and control electronics are permitted. This has raised concerns with some teams and drivers with the thought being that allowing drivers to run the engines flat-out without fear of penalties would benefit the racing. Cowell says that isn't true. 'I don't think it would make...
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