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Mercedes' DAS device - what is it? And is it a 2020 gamechanger?

BARCELONA, Spain -- The biggest talking point from the first week of Formula One's preseason tests has been an innovative contraption designed by world champions Mercedes.

You might have heard about the something called Dual-Axis Steering, or DAS, over the past few days, as it has produced quite a buzz. Here's everything you need to know about it and why it has caused such a stir.

What is DAS?

DAS allows Mercedes' drivers to adjust the alignment of the front wheels from the cockpit - something that was previously only possible when the car was stationary in the garage.