X2011 more suited to speed?

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After taking the X2011 ( full downforce) out on Spa, then comparing the X2010 S.Vettel (full downforce), I can conclude 2 things:

1- The X2011 has much more stable handling, but doesn't corner as hard (or as sharp at speed), likely due to the aerodynamics giving it the ability to do 500+km/h. It handles more like an overdone LMP, with understeer tendencies
when cornering is too fast. The X2011 is better suited to top speed, where it beats the X2010 by 40km/h.

2- The X2010's handling under full downforce is extremely sharp, fast, and borderline insane; the car makes an effort to turn, even when going into corners WAY too fast, whereas the X2011 has touches of understeer when too fast into corners. The X2010 is more suited to cornering, where it's turning advantage can be taken to extremes.
 
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