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FIA performs stunning U-turn on Melbourne ‘Straight Mode’ decision
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07/03/2026 at 01:5407/03/2026 at 02:54 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The Melbourne paddock was a whirlwind of confusion and political maneuvering Friday night as the FIA performed a startling double U-turn regarding the high-speed layout of the Albert Park circuit. In a series of rapidly shifting decisions, the governing body initially axed a controversial "Straight Mode" activation zone, only to reinstate it hours later following a significant push-back from the Formula 1 teams. The debate centered on the lightning-fast stretch between Turns 8 and 9. In this specific "Straight Mode" configuration, both front and rear wings...
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