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Teams 'on the limit' to prepare new cars

McLaren Sporting Director Sam Michael believes that Formula 1 teams are "on the limit" to prepare their new cars in time for the opening pre-season test of 2014. Next year, turbocharged 1.6-litre V6 engines are being introduced along with various aerodynamic and chassis modifications, meaning very little development carry-over. And with two months separating this year's season finale and the first test at Jerez, which takes place from January 28-31, Michael has reiterated the challenge ahead. "It will be on the limit," he said. "These days we have simulations, stress analysis and dynos that are much more sophisticated than when we had the last big changes, but you...
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