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Hulkenberg: Latest F1 cars become harder to drive than before
The German speedy Nico Hulkenberg has claimed that Latest F1 cars have become harder to drive than before because they offer less margin for error than the pre-2014 machines.
New F1 regulations for 2014 reduced down-force, mainly at the rear of the car thanks to the loss of exhaust blowing, in addition to set up a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engine package that produced more power than the old 2.4-litre V8s.
'It's been a bit challenging. It's harder because you can't push as hard anymore. He told Autosport
'With the downforce [in 2013] you could push easily and there was a safety margin when you overdid it that saved you.
'Now when you overdrive a bit, it's a lot easier to overdo it and lose...
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