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Mercedes explain where DAS system came from

Mercedes have revealed that their dual-axis steering (DAS) system originated from a previous concept, used on their Formula 1 cars a few years ago. The Silver Arrows proved to be the first major talking point of pre-season testing when they revealed the system which allows their drivers to adjust the toe angle of the front wheels. Mercedes were always clear that more running was needed to fully understand its benefits, but the system was banned for 2021 anyway with teams speaking out against its legality. While Valtteri Bottas knew about DAS for over a year before it debuted, it turns out that the origins of the system stretched back even further than that. Speaking in a video on their...
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