For more than two years, Formula 1 has been preparing a radical rule change in 2021 aimed at making the racing closer. Last month, a $175m (£141m) budget cap was secured and it was agreed to delay the finalisation of sporting and technical rules until October. But suddenly, the sands have shifted, and what had appeared to be a refinement process around a generally agreed package now looks anything but. Over the British Grand Prix weekend, FIA president Jean Todt revealed that the return of refuelling was on the agenda. And a series of other senior figures said that, for the first time, a major focus had shifted on to tyres. Now, many find tyres boring. And that's not just you, dear...
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