Why Ferrari got its power to veto F1 rules changes
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Why is Ferrari the only team with the right to veto changes to the F1 rules? Here’s the background on how and when it obtained this unique power.
Why is Ferrari the only team with the right to veto changes to the F1 rules? Here’s the background on how and when it obtained this unique power.
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