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FIA planning clampdown on ‘quali' engine modes

Spanish Grand Prix – The FIA look set to clamp down on special qualifying engine modes through the introduction of a new Technical Directive in Belgium. While not yet officially confirmed, it appears a new Technical Directive is to be sent to all the teams for the Belgian Grand Prix onwards, which will dictate the use of special ‘qualifying' settings for the power units. It's well known in recent years that some of the top teams, particularly Mercedes and Ferrari, have had special settings on their engines that allows them to ramp up the power for the crucial runs in qualifying – often leading to devastating single lap pace. This pace advantage over a single lap then...
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