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Milt, the reason for the plank is to limit the performance gains from running lower. Lower translates to higher downforce and faster cornering. The teams have all accepted the regulations. They monitor the plank wear through their telemetry. I suspect the reason they were telling Lando to lift and coast was to avoid going beyond the 1mm wear limit. There are titanium strips built into the planks, hence the trails of sparks at high speeds. They are not just a piece of wood.
Don't forget, Ferrari made the same error earlier in the season. They paid the price. No points.
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Les
My train of thought has been replaced by a bumper car.
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