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The F1 dictionary: X

X wings
Image: X-wing

X-factor, The

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The intangible quality a driver needs to make it big in F1. Note: No singing required. 

X-wing

The hideous-looking wings erected on to Tyrrell cars during the season 1997 in an aesthetically-ignorant attempt to increase downforce. Banned by the FIA on safety grounds the following year. Thankfully.

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