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Formula 1 agrees on wet standing starts

The F1 Strategy Group has agreed on the principle of standing starts in wet conditions, and it is understood that the change will be implemented immediately. As previously reported, the drivers will follow the safety car for a few laps, but instead of being released when the safety car comes in as was previously the case, they will go to the grid for a normal start on full wet tyres. Although it has not been confirmed, the likelihood is that drivers will not be allowed to drive straight into the pits for a change to intermediate tyres, and will be obliged to go to the grid and do at least one racing lap before changing tyres. When asked by Motorsport.com about the idea in Hungary Lewis...
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