In Formula 1, there is likewise a ton of conversation on the third test day in Barcelona. It was about the “plane steering wheel” from series world champion Mercedes F1.

Hypothesis A: The driver pulls the steering wheel in reverse and would thus be able to change the toe-in of the wheels. So the tires don’t chill off a lot on the straight. Hypothesis B: The improvement in top speed.

FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer said Mercedes F1 had gotten some information about the DAS’s inheritance years prior.

The Mercedes DAS framework was the main subject at a mid-day break question and answer session on Friday. Renault sports chief Alan Permane, Ferrari sports executive Laurent Mekies and Formula 1 race director Michael Masi went to the public interview, trailed by Ferrari group manager Mattia Binotto and FIA specialized agent Jo Bauer.

Jo Bauer said everything was legal because there was no computer technology behind it. That’s why Mercedes asked the FIA ​​years ago. But Bauer also notes that in 2021 the new regulations will no longer allow this development and that opponents will hardly be able to copy this idea.

“Since there is no computer technology behind the DAS system, everything is legal. Mercedes asked us about this solution years ago. However, by 2021 the new rules will no longer allow the solution. And rivals will hardly be able to copy this idea.”

What others are saying about Mercedes F1 DAS

Mattia Binotto, Ferrari F1 boss believes the FIA judgement.

He said “We look forward to the FIA’s ruling on the DAS. It is clear that we will be considering whether or not we should develop this solution. If we were to assume that we wanted to improve, we wouldn’t be able to do that before mid-season. “

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“The planning and licensing process would be very long. And instead of making life difficult for the Mercedes before the FIA, we want to make their lives harder on the track. We have not yet evaluated the maximum potential of the SF1000, but it will happen next week.”

“The DAS system is one of the many innovations found in cars. You will see a very similar SF1000 on the track next week, but then we will focus on performance.”

Michael Masi, F1 race director, didn’t want to “give the title” to reporters.

He said “DAS? I know you want to make a title, but I’m not going to give it to you. We work with teams and respond individually to their reports and requests.”