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Hamilton hopes DAS will make a key difference for Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton is confident the intriguing Mercedes Dual-Axis Steering (DAS) system can give the reigning Formula 1 world champions a performance edge and hopes to find “a huge difference” against his rivals who do not have the device. Sign up for F1 TV and get a 25% earlybird discount. Mercedes caught the attention of the entire F1 paddock on the second day of pre-season testing when it debuted the DAS system, with Hamilton spotted pushing and pulling his steering wheel which changed the toe angle of the front wheels. While Mercedes has been tight-lipped about the exact operation and performance benefits of DAS, with many believing it will aid tyre performance on the straights,...
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