PARIS: Having controversially dropped grid girls from the world championship, Formula One chiefs axed another long-standing tradition on Friday—the 2 pm start time.

From this year, races will start 10 minutes later while the European and Brazilian Grands Prix will begin an hour later than in previous years, said Liberty Media.

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