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Tech Analysis: First look at F1's 'fastest ever' 2017 cars

Formula 1's 2017 cars are set to deliver more downforce than any other time in the sport's history, according to early data produced by the teams. Motorsport.com's technical editor Giorgio Piola has drawn the above impression of what the new cars will look like – featuring the wider wings and tyres that have been a hallmark of the concept. Early indications suggest that the cars will produce around 30 percent more downforce than the current 2015 challengers – which are already close to delivering at historic peaks. It is estimated that drag levels will only increase by 10 percent too – contributing to the step forward in speed that was the key motive for the new design. Wider...
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