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Sutil: Brakes are trickier
Adrian Sutil has warned that drivers could face a tricky introduction to the new brake-by-wire systems used on F1 cars this season.The systems, which control the rear brakes of cars using electronics rather than hydraulics, have been introduced because of the far greater emphasis 2014's technical overhaul has placed on energy recovery.
With engine braking therefore playing a much bigger part in charging the new hybrid power units, teams have decided to take control of the additional braking capability out of the drivers' hands.
Previously, when the much less powerful KERS system was used, drivers could vary the brake bias themselves if, for example, a problem developed.
Sutil blamed his off...
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