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Verstappen wants more mechanical grip

After two weeks of testing, opinions as to whether the new aero rules, aimed at assisting overtaking, actually work or not, are divided, with some saying they do, and others saying they don't. Though we won't know for sure until a couple of race in, fears that the new rules would slow the cars were clearly unfounded with Sebastian Vettel's best time 0.961s quicker than the best time posted in 2018, also by the German. Asked how he thinks the chances of overtaking might be improved this year, Max Verstappen is in no doubt. 'I would just make the floor of the car bigger,'! he tells his website, 'so you are able to generate more mechanical grip and downforce from within the car itself. 'I...
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