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Party-mode ban now set for Monza

Formula 1 is set to happen after next week's Belgian Grand Prix plans to restrict engine modes in qualifying, a move world champion Lewis Hamilton has said is aimed at slowing his Mercedes team. The governing FIA has yet to issue a technical directive on the matter and sources said it was now likely for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The change would require teams to use the same engine modes in qualifying as in the race, where power is typically turned up to the maximum only in short bursts to preserve engine lifespan and reliability. Champions Mercedes have started every race on pole this season, winning five out of six. 'It´s obviously to slow us down but I don´t think it´s going...
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