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Mercedes' DAS system outlawed for 2021

Mercedes dual-axis steering (DAS) system has reportedly been outlawed for the 2021 Formula 1 season under the new technical regulations. Mercedes shocked the paddock on the Thursday of pre-season testing when onboard cameras showed Hamilton pushing and pulling his steering wheel, which on closer inspection showed the toe of the front-wheels changing. Mercedes technical boss James Allison confirmed on Thursday that the FIA had given the system the all clear as under the current rules, there is nothing that stipulates the toe can't be adjusted as it is classed as steering, not suspension, which is governed by Article 10.5 of the technical regulations. However under the 2021 regulations,...
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