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Dua(e)l Axis Steering

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          During every race weekend, Formula One fans will be shouting and screaming like anything to the real-life drama happening on the track and in the pit lanes. But F1 2020 season exceedingly rued the fans, as most of the Grand Prix canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic and the confirmation of Sebastian Vettel leaving Ferrari after 2020. After the protracted winter break, F1 2020 season kicked off with a substantial drama at the end of free practice 2 of the Austrian Grand Prix. Red Bull had lodged an official protest against Mercedes’ DAS system, as it is alleged to breach two specific technical regulations. One is “no adjustment may be made to any suspension system while the car is in motion ” and another regarding aerodynamic influence.            Besides being a huge Tifosi of Scuderia Ferrari, I’m here to explain Mercedes’ innovation, the Dual Axis Steering System. Since it is a pure engineering marvel. Mercedes Petronas AMG F1 team made all the headlines long ago on Day 2 of