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      04-28-2012, 10:02 PM   #1
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Formula 1: Lotus E20 Question

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I was watching the 2012 Bahrain GP race edit and I noticed that after Kimi Raikkonen passed one of the McLarens, he reached down with his left hand and pulled a lever. Does anyone have any idea what he is doing or what that lever does?

I included the link below and it should start at 1:07, right before he pulls the lever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...Sctju4HQ#t=67s
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      04-29-2012, 03:09 AM   #2
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Hmm I wonder, haven't seen that before
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I didn't follow formula 1 for a long time. I thought it was KERS system but they havent brought it out yet for this race season. Anyway, I think it could some sort of suspension setting lever for better aerodynamics but I am not sure. If you find out, please share your knowledge with us
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Hey, guys. After I realized I posted this in the wrong forum, I reposted the question in the Professional Racing Forum. The response is shown below, and the gist of it was that the lever is for controlling brake bias.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683780
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I didn't follow formula 1 for a long time. I thought it was KERS system but they havent brought it out yet for this race season.
I'm pretty sure KERS is being used currently. It was helping to prevent passing in the DRS zone last race.
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adjusting brake distribution between front and rear.
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