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Formula 1 cars are changing their power units, which means they'll use more fuel. This change is part of a wider effort to make the sport more sustainable and exciting. The decision to shorten races helps teams manage this increased fuel consumption without having to completely redesign their car chassis, which have fixed fuel tank sizes.
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