Mercedes sparked intrigue in the Formula 1 paddock when it debuted its new DAS system on the second day of pre-season testing in Barcelona.

The system allowed Bottas and teammate Lewis Hamilton to adjust the toe angle of the Mercedes W11 car by pulling the steering wheel towards them in the cockpit.

The team is confident of its legality, while the FIA has not expressed any safety concerns over its usage.

"Obviously it's very nice to be the only team running that kind of system. I think it tells something about the great minds our team has," Bottas explained.

"For sure it's not just an easy thing to start making and designing, then actually making it work as it is now.

"We're still learning about the system and the potential, but I think in some kind of circumstances, it can be really

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