Toe Angles and Mercedes' DAS system

Summary by Krater

This video explains the concept of toe in Formula 1 suspension setups, detailing how Mercedes' Dual Axis Steering (DAS) system allows drivers to adjust toe on the fly to optimise tyre wear, straight-line speed, corner handling, and stability.

From the video

Answers: What is toe in F1 steering and how does Mercedes' DAS system use it?

• Toe angle in Formula 1 suspension
• Tyre wear and toe settings
• Straight-line speed and toe
• Cornering agility and toe-out
• Straight-line stability and toe-in
• Mercedes Dual Axis Steering (DAS) system

What it concludes

• Zero toe provides the best straight-line speed by avoiding the power waste of dragging wheels along the track.
• Toe-out on the front wheels improves cornering agility and grip by allowing the inside tyre to trace a tighter curve than the outside tyre.
• Toe-in on the front wheels improves straight-line stability by making the car less sensitive to steering inputs and surface disturbances.
• Mercedes' Dual Axis Steering (DAS) system allows drivers to adjust toe angle while driving by pulling and pushing on the steering wheel, optimising both straight-line speed and cornering performance.