News Details
Mercedes chiefs differ on usefulness of DAS in cold Eifel GP
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and chief strategist James Vowles had different views on the usefulness of the team's dual-axis steering (DAS) in the Eifel GP. The cold conditions that prevailed at the Nürburgring last weekend, with ambient temperatures of approximately 8°C, meant that drivers were challenged to preserve the heat in their tyres at several points during the race. The DAS system that allows Mercedes' drivers to change the toe-in angle of their car's front wheels should have theoretically come in hand to help maintain tyre temps, but Wolff minimized the device's role insistent it did not offer a significant edge as a tyre warming instrument. "You can see that the Red Bulls,...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
"DAS-system not a game-changer in Eifel GP"
Mercedes' DAS system was again a hot topic at the Eifel Grand Prix last...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Wolff: “DAS didn't play a big part”
Mercedes' DAS system was again a hot topic at the Eifel Grand Prix last...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Mercedes explains strong restart: 'That came into its...
Mercedes announces that they used the DAS system more than ever during...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Race Report: Hamilton wins record-equaling 91st win in...
The Eifel Grand Prix remained a cold affair with temperatures in the 9...
4y ago from TheParcFerme.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Ducati boss claims Francesco Bagnaia is 'outclassing'...
Ducati boss Davide Tardozzi delivers his verdict, stating that Francesco...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Martin: "Bagnaia is in a team built to win, we...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
How Nakagami's life will look like as he takes on new...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Espargaro "burned his hands" as Aprilia heat...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Chip Ganassi Racing announces driver development...
Chip Ganassi Racing has launched a new driver development program, which...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Shwartzman makes IndyCar switch with Prema for 2025
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Robert Shwartzman announced for PREMA’s second...
PREMA has announced that Robert Shwartzman will pilot one of the two cars...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Enzo Fittipaldi to run IndyCar test with McLaren later...
Arrow McLaren has announced that it will place Enzo Fittipaldi in one of...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
What Lancia needs to do to transform its rally return...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
A Farewell Message from The Checkered Flag
After 15 years of motorsport coverage, TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk announces...
1w ago from TheCheckeredFlag...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Chelsea vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips | 10th...
No description available...
57m ago from SportsKeeda.com
West Ham worried key man could jump ship and join...
West Ham United are concerned technical director Tim Steidten could...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'showing strong...
Arsenal are reportedly considering a £33.1m bid for Eintracht Frankfurt...
2h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal have come up with a plan...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Red Bull announce Perez release ahead of Las Vegas Grand...
Red Bull have made an announcement regarding... Read More »
13h ago from GPFans.com
Agent gives HUGE update on Red Bull new driver rumours
Franco Colapinto could yet be on the Formula 1... Read More »
37m ago from GPFans.com
Horner provides major Sainz Red Bull transfer UPDATE
Christian Horner has provided an update on... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
