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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
In the magazine: Wheldon the Lionheart In AUTOSPORT magazine this week, we reflect on the life of Dan Wheldon with those who knew him best, and remember the day, just a month before his death, when he showed off IndyCar's staircase of talent Mag 
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What the first look at 2021's F1 aero rules tells us As well as learning a new circuit to Formula 1, several teams used their Portuguese GP practice running to try out new aero concepts ahead of rule changes for next year - providing an interesting first insight into what 2021 F1 cars will look like F1 
The pre-race call that gave Hamilton the edge at Portimao Lewis Hamilton seized Formula 1's all-time win record with victory in a tricky Portuguese Grand Prix for Mercedes. He went wheel-to-wheel with Valtteri Bottas and won out, but a pre-qualifying decision was key to gaining a decisive advantage F1 
Why history risks repeating itself for Mercedes' star F1 junior Speculation linking Sergio Perez with Williams next year will make for uncomfortable reading for George Russell. Despite his consistently strong showings, a precedent from 2018 suggests holding onto his seat may not be a straightforward matter F1 
Why a decades-old tradition had to be curtailed The controversial 'party modes', outlawed by the FIA this season, represent the peak of a development curve which began many years ago - but it was right to put an end to it, says PAT SYMONDS F1 
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