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Formula 1 cars must be scary to drive urges Vettel

Formula 1 cars are no longer scary to drive according to Sebastian Vettel, and that's something that needs to change in the future according to the four-time champion. His comments come amid dramatic changes planned for the sport in 2017, which will see more downforce, bigger tyres, and louder engines as well as changes to the way the cars look. It's important for Vettel that they be difficult to drive and scary, like they were when he first tested an F1 car. "The first time I drove an F1 car I was scared and I don't think you get that any more," said the Ferrari driver. "It is still difficult to drive fast but probably back in the years you needed a little bit bigger balls....
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