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Mercedes steering device to be banned by FIA from 2021
The innovative steering system introduced by Mercedes for this season will be banned from 2021. Mercedes have been cleared to use the system for 2020 and technical director James Allison hopes it will "bring an advantage during the season". But the rules are changing for 2021 in such a manner that the system would not be legal under the new regulations. Michael Masi, race director of governing body the FIA, confirmed the rule change on Friday. The Mercedes system allows the driver to alter the 'toe angle' of the front wheels - their angle in relation to the longitudinal axis of the car - while he is driving. F1 cars operate with a degree of 'toe-out' - which effectively means that...
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