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F1 will analyse the ability to overtake in Formula 1, with a plan to introduce rules to encourage more on track passing without any artificial devices such as the Drag Reduction System (DRS).
The added downforce to the 2017 cars brings fears that overtaking could be heavily slashed due to the difficulty of following a car ahead, as the dirty, turbulent air makes its way to the second car in the cue.
"If it turns out that is the case, then that will motivate the search for solutions," said Brawn. "It's a difficult problem, because we want to have cars that are quick but that can follow their opponents on the track.
"Is there a solution? Yes, but we need to put together the right people and give them a year and a half to find the answer," added Brawn.
While some say that creating an aerodynamically dependent car and increasing the chances of overtaking is impossible, Brawn disagrees.
"Previously, we did experiments in wind tunnels but it was a compromise because it didn't include the use of two cars. Now, CFD opens up new opportunities.
"We need to create a car with a high level of aerodynamic grip that does not leave very strong turbulence behind. Many will say it is impossible, but I am convinced of the opposite," he said.
Brawn said the new group will be organised directly by Formula 1 Management, with any potential rule changes answering three questions.
"One, how will the fans perceive it? Two, what will it cost? And three, do we know how it will affect the racing?" added the former Ferrari and Honda chief.
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