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Lotus brings new mirrors for more downforce

Lotus have brought new mirrors to the Hungarian GP, or rather new aerodynamic shells that house the mirrors. The mirrors themselves are regulated to have a minimum area, and all teams are strictly adhering to this very minimum to create the least possible aerodynamic disadvantage. It is for this disruption in airflow that outboard mirrors were introduced a few years ago, only to be banned later on safety reasons. But, with their location now more or less fixed ahead and above the sidepod entry, it is key to reduce their effect on the car's aerodynamics, or perhaps even design them so they are useful for the aerodynamic efficiency of the rear of the car. Lotus have approach this in a very...
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