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New cars physically tough, confirms Magnussen

 XPB Images Haas' Kevin Magnussen says a week of pre-season testing confirmed the driver's expectations that F1's new generation of cars are physically demanding. The sport's new rules which have brought increased downforce and mechanical grip have clearly led to faster cars this season, and Magnussen clearly felt the strain after two days of solid running behind the wheel of Haas' VF-17. "Yeah it's tough, especially I found under braking it's pretty hard on your neck," said the Dane who, like his colleagues, ramped up his physical preparation over the winter. "But I got through it, and it's good to know where we need to work on." Magnussen joined Haas...
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