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2017 regulations: Main aero changes explained
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The FIA has released the newly-approved aerodynamic regulations designed to create faster F1 cars in 2017. As confirmed on Tuesday evening, the F1 Commission voted through new aerodynamic regulations which will see lap times which could be up to five seconds per lap faster than at present. On Wednesday the FIA confirmed the changes, with wider cars and tyres to be introduced next season. The main changes relate to the car's width, with a track of 2000mm compared to the current 1800mm. The floor dimensions will be expanded from a maximum width of 1400mm to 1600mm, while the minimum width is also up from 1300mm to 1400mm. A higher diffuser will also be allowed,...
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