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Verstappen says overtaking will not be a problem in 2017

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has gone against popular opinion that overtaking will be harder in 2017, by claiming it is no different to last season. Having got behind the wheel of the RB13 for the first time on day two of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona on Tuesday, the Dutchman confirmed to media that he had experienced no problems when driving close behind other cars. “I think it’s the same like last year. I’ve done some [overtaking] today so it’s OK. It works; you can overtake with the car. “Hopefully we don’t need to overtake” Verstappen also commented on how he feels this year’s cars are much better to drive following the new...
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