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What's a chassis?

In Formula 1, the chassis is the car's main structural frame, like its skeleton. It holds the engine, fuel tank, and other components. Teams often reuse chassis designs for several seasons to save costs and development time. The story mentions teams wanting to reuse chassis, highlighting the financial and engineering implications of changing fuel tank sizes.

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