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F1 races could see 50 percent increase in overtaking

Some Formula 1 races could see up to 50 percent more overtaking Overtaking at some Formula 1 races could increase by up to fifty percent this year, according to simulations carried out on the new aerodynamic packages. The new aero rules for this season saw the introduction of simpler front wings, bargeboards and brake ducts, as well as a simpler rear wing with a larger DRS opening. The initiatives were designed to make it easier for cars to follow one another and amplify the effect of DRS, with an eye to more sweeping technical changes in 2021. Although drivers were unsure there was much of a difference at the season opener in Australia, they were more positive after last weekend’s...
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