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Toro Rosso's Italian Grand Prix win has ignited the customer car debate. Undeniably it was a dream story for Formula One but, for some, it was a bit of a nightmare. Back in 2006 FIA president Max Mosley shocked the paddock with his proposal to allow customer cars in 2008. We were going to have them. Then, according to Bernie Ecclestone at the Brazilian GP last year, we weren't. David Richards's plan to run Prodrive McLarens came to nought. Super Aguri has gone away but still we have Toro Rosso. A heavily staffed team like Williams, without direct manufacturer support, is the kind of outfit that will be hit hardest by the notion of true customer cars. "It's a sticky subject," Frank Williams admitted in Singapore. Ever the sportsman, Frank added that Monza had been "a spot of humiliation for most of us. Toro Rosso and Vettel went and destroyed everyone. Very clever strategy and a great drive - he's very good that kid, in line to be a world champion." © 2020 Autosport
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How Hungary's tortoise and hare grand prix was won Car-management is common parlance for modern Formula 1 drivers, but 30 years ago today the Hungarian Grand Prix was won by a driver purposefully driving slowly to preserve worn tyres, as a snarling pack tripped over themselves F1 
The impressive number behind Hulkenberg's 'ruined' F1 race return Nico Hulkenberg was on for a strong result in the 70th Anniversary GP before a late stop for safety reasons rather ruined that scenario. But, along with his spectacular qualifying, he showed something that should keep him in the frame for another F1 return F1 
Why Le Mans magic will miss a crucial ingredient in 2020 The Le Mans 24 Hours is a visceral experience unlike any other in motorsport, and that's partly down to the atmosphere provided by teeming masses of passionate fans. Their absence from this year's event will rob it of a core part of its enduring appeal WEC 
Why the real winner in the MotoGP Czech GP wasn’t KTM Brad Binder's victory for KTM at Brno was testament to the Austrian team's progress, becoming the fifth out of six manufacturers on the grid to win. But it's also testament to the work MotoGP has done to the championship behind closed doors MotoGP 
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