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F1 to freeze development of pit stop equipment
A new technical directive issued by the FIA will see the development of Formula 1 pit stop equipment frozen from September this year. It comes as the latest measure to try and cut costs ahead of the introduction of a $145million budget cap being enforced from the 2021 season. Teams have spent vast resources improving their pit stop equipment in the pursuit of saving time over the years, with the most notable changes being seen with the development of automated ‘traffic light’ systems and improved jacks. All elements including the front jacks and wheel guns are modified by the teams. But following the technical directive, teams will no longer be able to develop their pit stop equipment...
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