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Number of overtakes in 2017 half that of 2016 season
Overtaking in 2017 has dramatically reduced compared to the 2016 season according to data released by tyre supplier Pirelli, despite the introduction of new cars with wider tyres aimed at increasing the amount of on-track action. Last year saw 866 overtakes – an average of 41.2 per race – whilst 2017 saw just 435 – an average of 21.8 per race – that represents an almost 50 per cent reduction. In fact only one race this year managed to beat the overtaking average of 2016, with Azerbaijan delivering 42 passing moves during what was a chaotic race won by Daniel Ricciardo. The Red Bull driver claimed the trophy for the most overtakes during the entire season with...
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