News Details
Mercedes reveals FIA's opposition to initial DAS design
Mercedes technical director James Allison says the FIA frowned upon Mercedes' initial DAS design which the team had hoped to use during the 2019 season. The novel Dual Axis Steering, uncovered earlier this year during pre-season testing, allows drivers to tweak the toe angle of a car's front wheels through a push and pull movement of the steering wheel. The system's benefit resides in the ability to improve straightline speed but also tyre wear. Mercedes first DAS proposition was submitted to the FIA's scrutiny, but while the latter agreed that the concept was legal, a lever used to actuate the original system sparked the governing body's disapproval and forced Mercedes' engineers back to...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes confirm first DAS proposal was rejected by...
Mercedes technical director James Allison has revealed the FIA rejected...
5y ago from GPFans.com
Allison: 'FIA didn't believe we could make the DAS...
Mercedes introduced the DAS system during the winter tests in Barcelona...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Mercedes stall proposal for reverse grid qualifying...
A proposal for reverse grid qualifying races at Formula 1 events in 2020...
5y ago from FormulaSpy.com
FIA bans Mercedes' DAS system from 2021
The DAS system has stirred up a lot within Formula 1, but it will not get...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin sought Marc Marquez’s advice before...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Davide Brivio: Trackhouse looking to remain Aprilia's...
Team boss Davide Brivio has revealed that Trackhouse Racing is looking to...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Joan Mir fears early silly season could leave MotoGP...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Francesco Bagnaia rediscovers his ‘feeling' on...
Francesco Bagania has admitted he's rediscovered his feeling with the...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Jay Frye reflects on IndyCar run one year after...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher reveals what has surprised him the...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Honda quick in IndyCar Sebring test, Grosjean tests...
Nearly the entire IndyCar paddock was present at Sebring International...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Sebring test: Marcus Armstrong leads Day 2,...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg keeping feet on the ground ahead of...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Esapekka Lappi thought his WRC career was over, but...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera co-driver Jonne Halttunen lands Toyota...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Iconic Ouninpohja stage dropped from 2026 WRC Rally...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal and Liverpool involved in intense discussions...
Arsenal and Liverpool remain interested in signing Yan Diomande. The...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta's classy response to Thomas...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave a classy response to the news that...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Shut up about Arsenal' – Spurs players shared...
Tottenham players were reportedly unimpressed by former manager Thomas...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Journalist claims important Arsenal talks 'moving in a...
Arsenal's talks over a new contract for Kai Havertz are reportedly moving...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
LIVE: 2026 F1 Bahrain Pre-Season 1st Test - Day 1
Follow along with the first day of the first... Read More »
13h ago from RacingNews365.com
Lewis Hamilton sounds alarm over 'ridiculously complex' F1...
Lewis Hamilton has explained how difficult it... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Red Bull develops old Adrian Newey trick Aston Martin has...
Technical analyst Paolo Filisetti casts his eye... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
