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Brawn downplays fuel saving fears

Mercedes boss Ross Brawn has moved to downplay fears that F1 races next season will be overshadowed by drivers being forced to try and save fuel.New engine rules come into force next year alongside a reduction in fuel tank size, meaning cars will have to carry lower levels of fuel than they have during recent seasons.While the new 1.6 litre engines are set to be more efficient, concerns have been raised as to whether drivers would be forced to save fuel in races but Brawn said he felt teams would soon come to terms with the changes made."From what we've done modelling and simulation I think there will be a difference between qualifying and the race," he was quoted by N....
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