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Horner, Prost back FIA radio clampdown

Christian Horner and Alain Prost have welcomed the FIA's immediate clampdown on radio communications within formula one. Responding to criticism from fans, F1 race director Charlie Whiting on Thursday circulated a directive to teams clarifying the existing rule about drivers needing to "drive the car alone and unaided". It means that from Singapore and beyond, all radio messages from the pitwall to the drivers relating to "performance" are now strictly banned. Whiting said the FIA "intends to rigorously enforce this regulation with immediate effect". The move is a reaction to claims fans are being turned off the sport amid the impression the 'heroes' - arguably...
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