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FIA hails ‘invaluable input’ from drivers ahead of F1 rules meeting

FIA hails ‘invaluable input’ from drivers ahead of F1 rules meeting

LONDON, April 19 : Formula One’s governing body has hailed drivers for their ‘invaluable’ input ahead of a teams meeting on Monday that will put forward proposed rule changes to improve racing. The sport has undergone the biggest change in decades on the chassis and engine with new power units that are split roughly 50-50 between electric and combustion power. Drivers have, however, complained about the impact on racing and raised safety concerns from having to ease off the throttle early and coast into high-speed corners so the combustion engine can recharge the battery. International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said on social media on Sunday that there had been “constructive and collaborative discussion” between the governing body and drivers ahead of the meeting with team principals and F1 stakeholders. “The drivers have provided invaluable input on adjustments which they feel should be made, particularly in the areas of energy management to ensure safe, fair and competitive racing.” Ben Sulayem said a series of meetings had also been held with technical representatives of teams …