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Bottas: 2017 cars won’t need change of driving style

 XPB Images Valtteri Bottas does not believe 2017-spec Formula One cars will lead to drivers having to change their style at the wheel. The upcoming season will see the introduction of radical aero changes as well as wider tyres from Pirelli. Laptime gains of up to five seconds are expected, though some high-profile figures in the paddock have raised doubts about the figure. Why do we love F1? “Personally I don't think the driving style will change massively,” Bottas was quoted as saying by Motorsport.com. “Obviously with more grip, some of the lines will change, and some of the corners will be flat out instead of a small lift. "So I think the approach with some...
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