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More banked turns in 2021 after Zandvoort success

Ross Brawn has confirmed drivers can look forward to more banked corners in the Saudi Arabian and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix this year. Banking was a feature of Zandvoort’s return to the Formula 1 schedule, with different lines available to optimise lap time or create overtaking opportunities – especially at Turn 3. Along with explaining the reasoning behind banking being incorporated into the revamped Zandvoort circuit for the first Dutch Grand Prix since 1985, F1’s motorsports managing director said it will not be the last time the concept is seen this year. “We’ve introduced [banking] in Saudi,” said Brawn, referring to a specially-constructed facility which will stage the Middle...
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