- 19 Oct 11, 13:57#280533
Is it really so difficult to write rules that expressly forbid moveable aero parts?
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Whether the system is steering or G force operated, it alters the aero, so is a moveable aero device and thus illegal in F1
Mercedes’ new idea is to redirect more undisturbed air through the floor of the car.
My limited understanding of aerodynamics tells me this would create higher pressure under the car, and thus less downforce. right?
if anything, they should be trying to take air OUT from under the car. put holes at the bottom of the front wing, and through a duct over the top of the car.
but then I'm not a highly-paid F1 aerodynamicist.
so weird that after this season a team would design something to sacrifice high-speed downforce for straightline speed at the very end of straights. Firstly, we now have DRS, so really how much is something like this going to benefit you if DRS isn't doing the job? Secondly, by decreasing downforce, aren't they inherently decreasing stability in high-speed corners? If so, there are WAY more high-speed corners in F1 than very long straights, except for Canada. Isn't that why Red Bull has dominated this year as opposed to any team with higher top-speed?
Merc had a passive rear wing f duct last year. So they have played with them before. As for it being leaked well telescopic lens' can pick up a lot of detail on a new wing.
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