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FIA presents adjustments to reduce downforce for 2021
At Silverstone we've seen that under extreme conditions it all gets a bit too much for the Pirelli tires. Because the tires would be even more loaded in 2021, the FIA has now decided to reduce the downward pressure of the cars. Nicholas Tombazis, technical director of the FIA, explains to Auto Motor und Sport what measures are being taken to reduce the amount of downward pressure for next season. He has three means to do so. Read more Abiteboul: 'Formula 1 must be a championship for original constructors' The three adjustments First of all, in 2021 no more slots may be made in the sides of the base plate. In today's cars, the base plate for the rear wheel is full of them. Read more...
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