News Details
Allison: We didn't get everything out of DAS
Mercedes did not manage to maximise the potential of its Dual Axis Steering (DAS) system during the 2020 Formula 1 season, admits the team's technical director James Allison. An innovation that stole plenty of headlines after its debut in preseason testing, the system allowed drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas to adjust the toe angle of the front wheels by pushing and pulling on the steering wheel. Intended to build front tyre temperature during safety car and preparation laps, the system certainly had a part to play in Mercedes' 13 victories and 15 pole positions over the season, but Allison says the team wasn't able to quite extract all its potential. “I’d say it’s been...
Full Story »
Full Story »
3y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
New F1 rules are a 'big favour' to Mercedes - Allison
Mercedes technical director James Allison says that F1's regulation...
3y ago from F1i.com
DAS delivered 'most of what Mercedes hoped for'
Mercedes technical director James Allison says that the team's innovative...
3y ago from F1i.com
Mercedes unable to maximise DAS potential
Mercedes say they never got the most out of their DAS system’s...
3y ago from PlanetF1.com
Drivers choose their top ten of this year: Verstappen...
Previously the team bosses were allowed to set up all their top ten...
3y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP Barcelona GP: Bagnaia on pole for finale,...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Francesco Bagnaia takes crucial pole position in...
Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia took a vital pole position in Barcelona...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
KTM's MotoGP programme to remain 'untouched' amid...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales tops final Barcelona MotoGP practice
Maverick Vinales continued a strong weekend for Aprilia by topping the...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Despite three IndyCar titles, Palou feels incomplete...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Penske Entertainment buys Grand Prix of Long Beach
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Penske purchases Grand Prix Association of Long Beach
Penske Entertainment announced Thursday that it has acquired the Grand...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
AJ Foyt technical director Michael Cannon leaves team
Michael Cannon, AJ Foyt Racing’s revered engineer and technical...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC drops hybrid power as part of 2025 Rally1 refresh
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Croatia strikes new deal to rejoin WRC in 2026
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai's 2025 WRC car will feature "reasonable...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
What Lancia needs to do to transform its rally return...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'He’s a wasted talent ' - Graeme Souness launches...
No description available...
59m ago from SportsKeeda.com
'How many of them has he made significantly better?' -...
No description available...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal and Newcastle United set to battle for young...
No description available...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Manchester United suffer blow in pursuit of...
No description available...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Brundle details five year fall out with Schumacher: 'A real...
Martin Brundle has opened up about his... Read More »
49m ago from GPBlog.com
Guenther Steiner remarks ‘nobody wants' Mercedes IP...
Guenther Steiner feels with Lewis Hamilton... Read More »
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Inside the Aston Martin $1-Million Las Vegas GP Package...
I am by no means shilling for this ridiculously... Read More »
2h ago from GrandPrix247.com
