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Formula One's controversial radio restrictions have finally been lifted.
The decision was made at Thursday's Strategy Group meeting in Geneva unanimous support from the FIA, Bernie Ecclestone, Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull, McLaren, Williams and Force India - the teams involved in the strategy group.
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The decision will come into force immediately, following two radio controversies in as many races with Nico Rosberg loosing his second place in Britain, and Jenson Button also receiving a penalty in Hungary, both because of radio infringements.
In a statement released by the FIA, it was confirmed that restrictions would remain for the formation lap, but other than that, all restrictions were now lifted.
"With the exception of the period between the start of the formation lap and the start of the race, there will be no limitations on messages teams send to their drivers either by radio or pit board.," said the statement. "This approach is aimed at providing improved content for fans and spectators, as teams will now be required to provide the commercial rights holder with unrestricted access to their radio messages at all times their cars are out of the garage."
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Good, finally a good decision. It was never a good idea to begin with.