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Marussia block 'not money-driven'

Force India say money was not the reason behind their decision to veto Marussia's request to race this year with a 2014 car. Marussia collapsed last October and although they have sourced new finance, they do not have time to build a new car to meet the latest rules. If they do not race, the prize money they earned is split between the teams. Force India deputy team principal Bob Fernley said: '£4m to the team is nice but not the driver for the decision.' Fernley also revealed that Force India's 2015 car would definitely not take part in the second pre-season test from 19-22 February in Barcelona, Spain, and that they would struggle to get it ready for the final test, which starts on 26...
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