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Williams: Refueling gives the wrong message of gas-guzzling
The Williams team has revealed its strong opposition to Jean Todt's idea that formula one should consider reintroducing in-race refueling. The FIA president said a few days ago that teams should think about accepting the extra cost of taking refuelling rigs to grands prix if it spices up the action. 'I am very much against refueling,' Williams deputy boss Claire Williams declared at the weekend. 'The manufacturers have spent hundreds of millions on these hybrid power units, which are relevant to the road and the debate about energy efficiency.' 'I think to go back to a gas-guzzling F1 is entirely the wrong message,' she added and two other Williams team colleagues agree wholeheartedly....
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