Stefano Domenicali has raised the possibility that the ban on spare cars may be overturned.<\/p>\n
Fernando Alonso had to sit out qualifying for last weekend’s Monaco grand prix because his chassis was written off in a practice crash.<\/p>\n
It meant he started the race from last place in the pitlane.<\/p>\n
The availability of complete spare cars was banned a few years ago as a cost-saving measure.<\/p>\n
Now, teams may transport spare monocoques to races and build up a new car in the event that one is damaged.\u00a0 But in Alonso’s situation, there simply was not enough time.<\/p>\n
Ferrari team boss Domenicali said he agrees with cutting costs, but argues that in the case of banning spare cars, “you lose value in other ways”.<\/p>\n
“You cannot leave the spectators without the possibility of enjoying one of the biggest stars in qualifying,” he is quoted by Spain’s Diario AS newspaper.<\/p>\n
“We will discuss it with the other teams to see if we can change it (the rule),” said the Italian<\/p>\n
Quoted by Italy’s Tuttosport, Domenicali added: “Nothing has been decided, but I hope it happens soon.”<\/p>\n
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