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F1 drivers unanimous that high downforce Losail looks 'fast'
They haven't taken to the track yet, but F1's field of drivers have experienced in the virtual world the high downforce and fast nature of Qatar's Losail International Circuit. The venue was a late addition to the F1 calendar and owes its presence to the cancellation of several events that were scheduled in the back half of the 2021 season. But as soon as Qatar was confirmed, teams started working on simulations to prepare for this weekend's race. Only two drivers - Red Bull's Sergio Perez and Haas' Nikita Mazepin - have previously experienced Losail while the remainder of the field has yet to discover the circuit. Losail's 5.3 km layout features a reasonably long pit straight and an...
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