The FIA has made a series of rule clarifications at the request of Mercedes, ruling that any team wishing to compete in the 2016 Formula 1 Championship is classified as an entry as of now and is therefore liable under the sporting regulation code regarding aerodynamic testing. The team sought answers from the FIA over a number of different areas regarding bodywork design, data sharing, wind tunnel testing and acceptance of entries, with a view to determining whether rivals Ferrari had sought an advantage through its partnership with incoming entry Haas. If not – and the regulations remain unchanged -, Mercedes hinted it would therefore alter its programme to accommodate a 'junior' team....
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