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 | | It is estimated that the seventeen Grands Prix of the 1997 season attracted over 50 billion television viewers, whilst the printed press maintained a significant presence, with an average of 650 journalists and photographers travelling from all over the world to cover each event. |
 | | Originally, a Grand Prix could be held anywhere, but the increases in car performance have forced the FIA to impose stringent conditions on the lay-out, width and length of a circuit, as well as the surface, safety provisions and facilities. |
 | | On site, at each Grand Prix, the FIA has an electronic laboratory as well as sophisticated equipment and a team of experts who, at any time (even on the starting grid!), may check whether the cars' electronics is concealing electronic driving aids prohibited by the regulations, such as traction control. |
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