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F1: Ocon sceptical of overtaking claims

Early days, but Esteban Ocon fears that claims it will be easier to overtake with 2026-cars may prove wide of the mark. What with less drag and trimmed down downforce, not forgetting the catchily named Overtake Mode, fans (and drivers) have been promised a veritable overtake fest, the days of cars following one another for lap after lap after lap, unable to get too close for fear of losing grip, a thing of the past. Though the limited running in Barcelona means he didn't get a chance to fully explore the new cars, Ocon's initial feeling is one of scepticism. 'I've been following a few cars,' said the Haas driver. 'You seem to lose quite a lot of front load, a bit more maybe than before,...
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