Ferrari previously considered introducing a dual-axis steering system similar to the one pi꧅oneered by Mercedes on its own Formula 1 car.

Mercedes grabbed the headlines during the opening week of pre-season te�꧋�sting in Barcelona when it debuted the DAS on Lewis Hamilton’s car.

The adjustable steering system alters the toe angle of the front tyres between corners and straights b﷽y moving the steering wheel forward and backwards, actions which were first caught by onboard cameras fixed to Ha🦩milton’s W11.

While Ferrari is not set to d🌺evelop its own system, team principal Mattia Binotto revealed the Italian squad had considered a DAS-style device in the past but opted against it due to uncertainty about whether it was legal or not.

"The DAS system is so💖mething we considered in the past, but we didn't design and develop," Binotto said.

"The reason why first is the 🐭legality matter, which we didn't clarify with the FIA at the time.

“Secondly, because we believe it's not worthwhile, at least for our car and🍸 our car🐲 concepts.

"We are looking at what the others are doing. At the moment, it's really a question𒉰 mark an﷽d I'm not sure we'll develop it.”

The FIA has given Mercedes the green light to run DAS on its cars this season, though dual-axis steeri🌄ng systems are set to be banned from 2021.

Asked whether 💝he feels 💛Mercedes’ DAS system is legal, Binotto replied: "I think it's difficult for us to judge.

“We don’t ཧknow exactly their system but I'm pretty sure the FIA will make their own judgement and the right decision.”