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Pirelli: No drop in lap times for 2021 despite changes

Pirelli says laps times in 2021 will likely be on a par with last season's performance based on the tyre manufacturer's analysis of pre-season testing and despite this year's rule changes. Teams have carried over their 2020 chassis into this season, as mandated by the FIA, but several key regulation tweaks aimed at reducing downforce levels have led to alterations to the cars' bargeboards, rear brake ducts and, more significantly, to this year's floors. The floor now follows a tapered contour towards the rear while the various longitudinal and lateral slots that were visible last year on the element and which were used to increase downforce have been ruled out. It was anticipated that the...
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