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Dodgy Business

As the season of F1 launches about to embark upon us, Tony Dodgins recalls times when the events had a somewhat different meaning...

The 'launch season' is all but on us again. Great news if you've had your fill of Christmas pud, you're a duffer at fixing broken toys and you'd really like to see your mates again and talk F1. Not so good if you've lost your can of bullshit repellent and are quite happy taking your steers from the Melbourne timing screens.

Formula One being what it is, launches are much more 'corporate' these days, which means people are more nervous about getting up in public and making rash statements. They know that some smart arse journalist is going to keep a note of any predictions/expectations and trot them out nine months down the road.

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