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‘No chance' Racing Point will copy Merc's DAS

Racing Point will not develop its own DAS system, saying it is of little use given that it will be banned as of next season. Mercedes created headlines during pre-season testing when the reigning World Champions debuted their Dual Axis Steering system. Controlled by the steering wheel, DAS changed the toe of the front wheels to improve cornering as well as drag reduction down the straights. Added to that it also helps with tyre wear. But while the system is legal for this season, at least according to Mercedes, will be outlawed from 2021 onward. As such Racing Point technical director Andy Green says his team won't be copying it. 'It is a significant project: significant to the point where...
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