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Whiting doubts Melbourne suspension protest

Speaking at a special media briefing today aimed at clarifying the 2017 regulation changes, FIA race director Charlie Whiting dismissed fears that a row over the suspension systems used by Mercedes and Red Bull will overshadow the season opener as rivals lodge protests over their legality. The fear has been an ever-present throughout the winter, ever since Ferrari, claiming it was intending to use a similar system, asked the FIA for clarity, a commonly used ruse. The FIA subsequently reiterated that suspension systems are not allowed to aid aerodynamic performance and called on both Mercedes and Red Bull to make the necessary changes. Speaking at today's briefing, Whiting said he was...
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