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What difference does it make to the cars performance?

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The set up of cars for this type of track can be considered tricky!
It means the teams have to compromise between downforce and drag.

While not the fastest tracks to drive they have both fast straights and fast corners
which other tracks do not so these races can be quite exciting for this reason alone!

A set up which can cut tenths of a second off the cars time can sometimes make all the difference to the race outcome!

BAR Honda F1 car


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