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Formula 1: Lessons to be learnt from IndyCar's closer competition

Motorsport is full of excitement, adrenaline and fierce competition. Formula 1 has long been hailed as the pinnacle of racing, but it's time to recognise that the sport can learn a thing or two from its American counterpart, IndyCar. One of the most obvious areas where F1 falls short is the lack of close competition. This weekend's Indy 500 race was a prime example of how exciting single-seater racing can be, with Josef Newgarden winning the race by just 0.094 seconds from Marcus Ericsson.  Article continues under ad A very late caution helped closed the Indy500 field somewhat, with the first last lap overtake since 2011. It might be a bit of an extreme example in the United States, but...
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