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Analysis: 5.5G revelation prompts fresh concerns about 2017 F1 cars
Formula 1 drivers could experience sustained forces of more than 5.5G during cornering next season, according to the latest simulation data produced on the 2017 cars. Ahead of a revamp of F1's technical regulations – which includes wider tyres and bigger wings – teams have already begun computer-based worked on how the next generation grand prix cars will perform. Early findings that have been obtained by Motorsport.com show that the increase in downforce is going to deliver cars that will be nothing short of extreme in their cornering performance. F1 speed leap Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 Team W07 Photo by: XPB Images F1's current generation of cars already delivered a surprise in...
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