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F1 deploys 'overtaking simulation' system to improve circuits

A few months ago, there was talk of changing circuits to accommodate today’s Formula 1 car dynamics and unique performance characteristics. We suggested at the time that changing 21 circuits in order to improve passing would be an expensive option and require circuit owners to make those investments. We felt that solving F1’s over-reliance on downforce which creates much of the non-passing elements in F1 might be the lesser of the two options with regards to cost impact. I am happy to report that F1 has taken the former option and is now spending resources on complex overtaking simulation systems to help them design the Hanoi circuit and evaluate potential changes to Abu Dhabi’s Yas...
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