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Bottas: No “big drama” if Mercedes DAS system is removed

Mercedes is set to race with the Dual Axis Steering system it pioneered during 2020 Formula 1 pre-season testing at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.  The reigning world champion squad turned heads in the Barcelona paddock in testing when it debuted the new system it has dubbed as DAS, which changes the car’s front wheel toe angle by pushing and pulling the steering wheel along the straights.  Mercedes was given the green light by the FIA to race the system this season, though similar innovations are set to be banned from the 2021 regulations.  Despite a potential protest from rivals including Red Bull, Valtteri Bottas appeared to confirm the system will be used for the first...
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