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FIA says Mercedes DAS system is banned for 2021 season!

The FIA will allow Mercedes or any other team that implements the novel Dual Axis Steering device to use the system this year, but DAS will be outlawed for 2021. F1 teams were caught off-guard on Thursday in Barcelona when Mercedes was forced to reveal its innovative 'dual axis steering' after on-board footage of Lewis Hamilton exploiting the system appeared on social media. The clever trick allows for the W11's steering system to alter the toe angle of the front wheels, a ploy that helps reduce drag on straights as well as impact tyre temperatures. Vettel: Mercedes DAS steering system 'not the ticket to win' The FIA gave Mercedes the green light because the innovative system only alters...
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