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Dec92013 by Nika Štremfelj52 Comments

Todt supports permanent start numbers

FIE President Jean Todt, who was elected for a second term last week, supported the proposed idea of allowing drivers to use the same start number. '' I think it would be nice if the drivers kept the same start number, with the exception of the world champion showing number 1. I don't see the driver's name or number while watching the race. I know car space is needed for sponsors, but there are solutions. For example, we could put numbers on helmets. " However, the proposal will also have to be adopted by the Formula 1 Commission before it can be formally voted on.

Video: Low noses still dangerous

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Both Formula One and the GP2 series came into force last year with rules dictating the low noses of race cars. Such a design should, at least theoretically, reduce the likelihood that a car will "climb" on another car in a side-on collision. Due to the low noses, the race cars are considered by many to be uglier, and today's accident of the accompanying GP2 series in Abu Dhabi raised questions about the practical effectiveness of such a form, with a major role played by the low and rounded side of the car. Jon Lancaster and Tom Dillman collided with the front wings of the Lancaster race car jammed behind Dillman's helmet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ3EAmqoY8E

Mercedes can be the fastest

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Lewis Hamilton is convinced that his Mercedes team can be better than the current Red Bull Racing champions. The Briton claims that the Silver Arrows are now the second fastest race car in the caravan. The 2008 season champions clashed with Red Bull drifters in the middle of Sunday’s race for the Malaysian Grand Prix, and he also finished the race behind them, albeit with the help of controversial team commands. "We are the second best team, which is a big advantage. But if they continue in the set direction, we have all the chances open that at some point this year we will be the fastest," Hamilton is convinced. Although the Briton drove some promising laps compared to Red Bull, he had to save drastically on fuel in the last half of the race. He secured third place only when his teammate Nico Rosberg