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Tech analysis: How top teams reacted to Baku layout headache
Formula 1's leading teams Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull all brought wing updates to the Azerbaijan GP, looking for a trade-off between drag and downforce at the atypical venue. The Baku street circuit provides a significant challenge to both drivers and engineers in that the narrow barrier-lined sections are paired with the longest straight on the calendar. This 2.2km straight cannot be overlooked when setting up the car, as having too much wing would just be performance thrown away. As such, all of the teams had reconfigured front and rear wings available, as they looked to balance their top speed requirements with low-speed needs. Mercedes Mercedes AMG F1 W08 front wing detail Photo by:...
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