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Ocon had no knowledge of Mercedes DAS system
Former Mercedes reserve driver Esteban Ocon says he was unaware of the existence of Mercedes' controversial Dual Axis Steering device. The ingenious DAS system, which was incidentally revealed in pre-season testing, allows a driver in action to change the toe angle of the W11's front wheels, a trick that in turn can impact a car's tyre temperatures or straight-line speed. Ocon spent the 2019 season as Mercedes simulator driver and embedded with the team on Grand Prix weekends. But the Frenchman insists he knew absolutely nothing about the development of the Silver Arrows squad's system. Hamilton banking on DAS to make a 'huge difference' "Guess what? I didn't, I swear I didn't!"...
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