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McLaren opts against racing new rear wing endplates

McLaren have turned up at Austria with a dramatically different rear wing end plate than the previous versions, including three new long vertical slits. These are positioned downstream of the two slits that were already present along the leading edge of the end plates. All vanes are aimed at directing airflow inboard, hence allowing air to stream into the low pressure area that is induced underneath and behind the rear wing's downforce generating elements. The resulting reduced pressure difference between the inside and outside of the endplate will help reduce the strength of the trailing edge vortex. All in all, this essentially counters the original purpose of rear wing endplates, but as...
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