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Kevin Magnussen believes that the Drag Reduction System (DRS) will have a big impact on the racing in F1 in 2017. With such a major overhaul on aerodynamics for the upcoming season, many fans fear cars may be unable to follow each other through corners due to an increase in 'dirty air'.
Magnussen thinks the DRS will add "better racing" to the show, with a lot of motoring enthusiasts criticising the system, as they label it 'artificial'. However Magnussen is remaining optimistic for the season ahead.
"The DRS should have a bigger effect than last year as there is more downforce and drag on the rear wing. When you open the DRS it should make a bigger difference to the car in front, so there are things that point to better racing. With more downforce, you would think it would be hard to stay close but we will have to wait and see.”
Magnussen, who will race for Haas this season, is excited to try out the 2017 cars which will be dramatically different in terms of performance from last year.
“I’m quite excited because having faster cars is good for us,” he said. “We want to push and to go fast and be on the limit. With the last generation of cars, the grip was so low and the power compared to the grip was very high. You were always on the limit from the moment you leave the pitlane.
"So it will be good to drive a car that challenges you to find the limit instead of looking for a compromise - tyres, aero, balance and so on. I hope it’s going to be more challenging to find the limit.”
All drivers including Magnussen have been pushing themselves hard in the gym over the winter to prepare for the 2017 cars, which will test a drivers strength and focus due to a big increase in cornering G-Forces.
“I have to assume the cars will be massively hard to drive,” Magnussen added. "So the motivation to train hard is quite high because I feel like it might make a real difference. The training is not just two hours on a bike or on a treadmill, it’s really tough, focused training, which I enjoy.”
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