Formula One cars to lose their 'shark fins' in 2018


Formula One F1 - Brazilian Grand Prix 2017 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - November 12, 2017 Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel leads Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas at the start of the race REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Formula One cars are set to lose their prominent engine cover 'shark fins' next season after McLaren failed to back other teams hoping to retain them.

The removal of the aerodynamic features was agreed earlier in the year but underwent a re-think, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, as teams sought a place to display driver numbers.

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