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Abu Dhabi Speed Trap: Who is the fastest of them all?
© XPB Michael Delaney
08/12/2024 at 10:2108/12/2024 at 10:23 Abu Dhabi's 16-turn 5.2km circuit features two lengthy straights, including the 1.2km back straight between Turns 5 and 6 where cars reach maximum speeds in excess of 330 km/h. Downforce is less of an issue at Yas Marina, and leaves teams with a genuine choice. The long power-limited sections make the Yas Marina Circuit a trade-off in terms of where one produces the lap-time: add a little more downforce, go quicker through the corners; take off some downforce and produce the lap-time on the straights. Teams usually start their weekend with a higher downforce option and potentially trim levels through Friday to select...
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