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Rearview mirrors

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Pretty neat article

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Tom
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the driver has visibility to the rear and both sides of the car
Surely that is near impossible for the teams. Although I did note in A1GP that even from the unusual camera angle you could quite easily see other cars in the mirrors even through the wing. It made me think that the F1 crew make such a fuss whereas the A1 guys' don't vibrate and give great visi.
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could be quite difficult coz of that rear wing being extended and all the added aero devices on the cars
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they should use some kinda camera and a small lcd screen.. instead of using mirrors.. they can use this system..
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Thats a good idea. I have wondered that also. Surely if they can have a car safetly travelling at 200mph every two weeks they can wire up a mini TV.
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