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Re:Honda system confused by Alonso taking Pouhon flat by Pulcinella on Saturday August 26, 2017 @07:07PM (#15107969)
That comment was incorrect. If you look at an F1 steering wheel, there are tons of buttons, switches, and knobs for adjusting engine and energy recover settings.
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Re:Honda system confused by Alonso taking Pouhon flat by philjohn on Sunday August 27, 2017 @04:22AM (#15109710)
Exactly - they can change throttle map between a "start" mode (less intense application of power to ensure a smooth getaway without wheelspin) and race mode.

They've also got a heap of controls over things like the Diff, DRS (where the rear wing opens up to reduce drag on straights when they're lining up an overtake), and most crucially, engine mode - which tweaks fuel injection rate.

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