The Mercedes Dual Axis Steering (DAS) system has been deemed legal after the Austrian Grand Prix stewards dismissed a protest from Red Bull.Rumors of a potential protest had been prominent since the device – which allows the Mercedes drivers to adjust the toe angle of the front wheels by moving...

As I start writing this entry, I’m still sat in the media center I’ve barely been able to leave all day, waiting for the stewards to discuss a protest from Red Bull against the legality of the Mercedes steering system.I love it. It’s so... normal.Arriving at the track on Thursday...

Red Bull has lodged an official protest against the legality of the Mercedes cars at Formula 1's season-opening Austrian Grand Prix.Team principal Christian Horner had hinted at a protest earlier on Friday, with Red Bull looking for clarification regarding the legality of the Dual Axis Steering (DAS) system that Mercedes...

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner admits a protest could be lodged in order to get clarification over the legality of the Mercedes DAS after it was used at the Austrian Grand Prix.Presented byClick to subscribe and get 25% off using code "BACK25"Mercedes caught the eye with its innovative steering...

Mercedes's Formula 1 team chief designer John Owen has acknowledged that the team was surprised to find that its dual axis steering (DAS) system was legal when developing it, and believes the reaction shows the importance of innovation within the sport.DAS was first seen during pre-season testing, when onboard footage...

Mattia Binotto claims Ferrari opted against pursuing a similar concept to the Mercedes Dual Axis Steering (DAS) in part because it presumed the system would not be legal.Mercedes revealed the innovative steering system during the first pre-season test in Barcelona. The team kept the FIA informed throughout its development and...

Formula 1’s pre-season schedule has been significantly cut this year, and the teams are already facing their final three days of running before heading out to Australia for the opening race.On the face of it, the first test appeared to show a very strong Mercedes. But plenty of unknowns remain...

Valtteri Bottas ended the first pre-season test on a strong note while Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel lost time with an engine failure on the third day in Barcelona.In the morning session, Bottas used the softest compound of tire and went comfortably quicker than the rest of the field. The Finn posted...

The innovative Mercedes Dual Axis Steering (DAS) has already been banned from Formula 1 under the 2021 technical regulations, although it is set to remain eligible for the coming season.Mercedes ran the new system on Thursday morning, with onboard footage showing Lewis Hamilton pulling the steering wheel towards him on...