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Massa: Following another car is very difficult
Williams driver Felipe Massa has given insight into what it takes to drive the new era Formula 1 cars on the limit, while sharing his concerns that overtaking will be at a premium this season but believes that DRS may salvage the situation. In the wake of an action-limited Australian Grand Prix, Massa told SporTV, 'Overtaking is more difficult, but that was already clear from the moment the regulations came out.' 'Now we have a car that has a lot more downforce and, because of that, to follow the front car is a lot harder as well. Downforce needs air, so when you have a car right in front of you, it takes away that air and you lose aerodynamic force. Following another car is very...
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