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Allison: DAS system not a 'closed book' for Mercedes

Mercedes technical director James Allison says the German outfit is still refining its 'Dual Axis Steering' concept despite the FIA's ban on the device from 2021. The technical innovation which was uncovered during pre-season testing in Barcelona allows Mercedes' drivers to adjust the toe-in angle of their W11 by pushing or pulling the steering wheel. The creative tool can either help reduce aero drag on the straights or contribute to tyre management either by increasing or lowering temperatures according to the tor angle. Mercedes seeks to address early race weekend glitches However, in its quest to keep F1's costs in check, the FIA has outlawed the system for 2021. But Allison said that...
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