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Grosjean contract clause behind Giovinazzi's FP1 schedule

Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen have revealed that their contracts determined why the Dane will lose more track time when Antonio Giovinazzi drives his Haas F1 car in FP1 later this year. From the British GP onwards, Ferrari's third driver Giovinazzi will complete seven Friday outings for the American team – and six of them will be in Magnussen's car. While it is not unprecedented for one driver to suffer most in such situations, teams generally try to share the load, with the race drivers giving up alternate Fridays. However, Grosjean had his contract changed to ensure he wouldn't have to give the car up. Meanwhile, when Magnussen signed his deal – which he negotiated himself –...
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