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Mercedes adamant 'novel' W11 steering system is legal
Mercedes technical director James Allison insists the novel steering system revealed on the team's W11 on Thursday is legal and known by the FIA. Some eagle-eye fans posted footage on Twitter earlier today showing unusual movement of the Mercedes' steering wheel and column which appeared to move toward the driver on the straight and away again under braking. Twitter uncovers intriguing Mercedes steering wheel quirk! The footage led to a raft of speculation and intrigue in the paddock, with pundits believing the system was a device that allowed to vary the toe alignment of the front wheels in order to reduce drag on the straights or reduce tyre temperatures. Queried on the innovative trick...
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