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Why do the 2012 F1 cars feature stepped noses?
When the Caterham F1 Team revealed their CT01 challenger last week, the fear that 2012 cars would feature ugly bodywork became a reality. Although the CT01 includes a number of interesting developments (such as the tightly sculpted sidepods and suspension mounts) the biggest talking point is undoubtedly the stepped nose. This new design is expected to feature throughout the majority of the field in 2012 due to a change in the technical regulations. Why the change? The FIA is seeking to lower the front of Grand Prix cars in an effort to improve safety. A car with a lower nose is less likely to launch over the top of a car it hits from behind, and will also cause less damage if it T-bones...
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