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Brawn wants 'heroes' racing in Formula 1

©WRI2 Ross Brawn, Formula 1's new managing director of sport, wants Grand Prix racing to return to an era when drivers were perceived as veritable heroes. The Brit, who is now in charge of defining the future path of Formula 1, pointed to F1 legend and former protégé Michael Schumacher as the sort of emblematic figure he would like to see in the sport. "Michael was a hero," the Briton told Germany's Sport Bild. "But hero worship is no longer promoted," said Brawn, although he thinks that will change thanks to his bosses at Liberty Media. "They come from a world of stars," he said. Brawn: 'Manufacturers add to the magic of F1' Drivers Brawn considers as...
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