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Todt: F1's need for controversy is unfortunate

FIA president Jean Todt feels Formula 1's need to court controversy and criticise any changes is 'a bit unfortunate'. This season the sport has introduced new aerodynamic regulations aimed at improving overtaking. It is hoped that the wder, bigger but simpler wings, as well as changes to the bargeboards, will allow cars to follow closely thereby making overtaking that bit easier. But for every person who has applauded the changes, saying they work, another has rubbished them, saying it is costing the teams unnecessary money. Todt feels that attitude is disappointing. 'I hear everything, that it was a waste of money, that it's a fantastic improvement on overtaking,' Autosport reports him as...
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