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Renault: Rivals unlikely to copy Mercedes DAS system
Formula 1 teams are unlikely to copy the “highly complex and advanced” Dual-Axis Steering system pioneered by rival Mercedes, according to Renault sporting director Alan Permane.
Formula 1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test 2 - Driver Line-Ups
Formula 1 pre-season testing returns this week in Barcelona as the 10 teams prepare for the final track action before racing in 2020 starts.
Ferrari not able to produce Mercedes DAS system until mid-season
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has played down the likeliness of copying the Mercedes Dual-Axil Steering (DAS) system as he feels it would take almost half a season to perfect.
Bottas has known about Mercedes’ DAS system for a year
Valtteri Bottas says he knew about the Dual-Axis Steering (DAS) system for at least one year before it made its public debut midway through the opening 2020 Formula 1 pre-season test.
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Ferrari confirms lubrication system fault caused engine stop
Ferrari says a fault with its power unit lubrication system was to blame for its breakdown during the opening pre-season Formula 1 test but is confident of fixing the issue ahead of the second test.
No surprises from 2020 Red Bull package – Verstappen
Max Verstappen feels Red Bull is on target with its 2020 Formula 1 car but can’t be certain of its place in the pecking order until the first race of the season.
Ocon not worried about race rustiness on F1 return
Esteban Ocon isn’t concerned about his sharpness on making his Formula 1 racing comeback following a season on the sidelines.
Ferrari to use team orders for Vettel, Leclerc in “clear situations”
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says team orders will remain an option in 2020 when it sees “a clear situation” to benefit the team rather than prioritise either of Sebastian Vettel or Charles Leclerc.
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Permane: F1 can’t quash innovation
Renault sporting director Alan Permane is adamant Formula 1 must not create rules which deny teams the chance to innovate because it would take away from the DNA of the sport.
Grosjean: Sport is supposed to be fair but F1 is not fair
Romain Grosjean feels given the unbalanced competition in Formula 1 it can askew a fair reflection of results as he assesses his record in the sport.
Verstappen: It’s great to break lap records but I prefer good racing
Max Verstappen agrees with the assumption Formula 1 lap records will be smashed with the 2020 cars but fears it won’t help to create exciting racing due to the dependence on downforce.
Ocon: 2020 F1 cars are going to break all the lap records
Esteban Ocon is predicting the 2020 Formula 1 cars can break all the lap records given the increase in speeds and surge in development over the winter.
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Newey already focusing on Red Bull’s 2021 F1 car
Red Bull chief designer Adrian Newey is already focusing his efforts on the team’s 2021 Formula 1 car with team principal Christian Horner outlining a bigger transition period over the first third of this season.
Haas explain wheel issue that led to Kevin Magnussen’s crash
A broken wheel spacer led to the puncture which caused Kevin Magnussen to crash on the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing at Barcelona.
Mercedes a second clear as Valtteri Bottas ends first F1 test on top
Valtteri Bottas’ impressive benchmark remained unchallenged as he and reigning Formula 1 champions Mercedes rounded out the first pre-season test at Barcelona on top.
F1 Pre-Season Testing: Test 1 Day 3 as it happened
Formula 1 in 2020 roars into life with the first pre-season test!
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Ferrari: F1 rivals are faster than us at the moment
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto believes its Formula 1 rivals are currently ahead in terms of performance when assessing the pecking order in the closing stages of the first pre-season test but feels the Italian manufacturer has plenty more to come.
DAS steering systems to be banned for 2021 F1 season
The dual-axis steering system pioneered by Mercedes is set to be outlawed for the start of the 2021 Formula 1 season.
Bottas sets scintillating pace for Mercedes as Vettel breaks down
Valtteri Bottas turned in the fastest time of the winter so far on the final morning of the opening 2020 Formula 1 pre-season test at Barcelona.
Ferrari investigating engine issue which caused Vettel's stoppage
Ferrari has confirmed an engine issue caused Sebastian Vettel’s stoppage on the morning of the third and final day of the opening 2020 Formula 1 pre-season test.
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Sergio Perez: New Racing Point F1 car philosophy "a huge risk”
Sergio Perez believes Racing Point’s new car philosophy for the 2020 Formula 1 season is a “very good step” and a “huge risk” that is worth taking.
Vettel: It is a steering wheel not a push or pull wheel…
Sebastian Vettel took a keen interest in the Mercedes Dual-Axis Steering (DAS) wheel and feels it is a device which requires a lot of driver adaptability but if it provides a performance edge and is legal and safe with the FIA then it could be the way forward.
Mercedes downplays late electrical issue on Valtteri Bottas' F1 car
Mercedes has downplayed the seriousness of the electrical problem that brought Valtteri Bottas’ afternoon programme to a premature end on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing.
Kimi Raikkonen tops second day as Mercedes hits trouble in F1 testing
Kimi Raikkonen led the way for Alfa Romeo on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing as Mercedes suffered its first setback of the winter at Barcelona.
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