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F1 set to reduce downforce for 2021 despite 'freeze'

May 1 F1 is planning some technical changes for 2021, even though it was earlier decided to 'freeze' car design amid the coronavirus pandemic. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that following a video meeting of the technical working group, changes to reduce downforce and the forces exerted on tyres will be applied from 2021. 2021 was expected to be the start of the all-new technical regulations, but they have been delayed until 2022 because of the corona crisis. The report said the changes to the 2020 cars for 2021 will involve the floor and wings, without compromising "the basic philosophy" of the technical freeze. As suggested, one purpose of the changes is to help Pirelli,...
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