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Technical updates from Abu Dhabi

F1 teams used the practice sessions of the last GP of 2016 which took place in Abu Dhabi as test sessions as they have been doing for the last weeks. 360-degree cameras, brake ducts, blown axles, the aerodynamic influence of the 'halo' head protections system were all on the agenda as teams approached the last on-track opportunities of the season. Ferrari tested a new brake cooling system at the rear of the car. The new brake ducts have a slim, tight intake. According to the technical regulation, the ducts which point forwards cannot exceed the front edge of the rear tyres. Ferrari’s new solution reaches completely the limit. McLaren-Honda continued its experiments around the front brake...
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