News Details

New aero rules made little impact say drivers

Verstappen passes Vettel New aerodynamic regulations introduced for this Formula 1 season in an attempt to promote overtaking have had little impact according to drivers. This year’s cars feature a wider and simpler front wing, with the intent to reduce the turbulence produced. The turbulent wake of an F1 car makes it difficult for drivers to follow one another, with the second car experiencing a loss of downforce owing to the disturbed air. Speaking after the Australian Grand Prix, second placed Lewis Hamilton suggested the new rules had made no impact at all compared with last year. “No different,” he shrugged when asked about the new rules. In the closing stages, Hamilton was...
Full Story »
5y ago from SpeedCafe.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Former F1 technical boss doubts impact of aero changes

Sam Michael does not expect aero changes for 2019 to change the F1...
5y ago from SpeedCafe.com

‘Proof will be in the overtaking pudding'

Formula 1 should not jump to criticise the new aerodynamic regulations...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com

Mercedes plan aero changes after a few Grand Prix's

Toto Wolff believes that Ferrari has the upper hand at this stage of the...
5y ago from GPBlog.com

FIA set March meeting for 2021 rules proposal

Jean Todt has confirmed that Formula One will present it's plans for the...
5y ago from FormulaSpy.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Honda exhibits 2025 MotoGP livery

Honda Racing Corporation is the latest team to exhibit its 2025 MotoGP...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Yamaha and Pramac display 2025 MotoGP liveries

On Friday, Yamaha and its satellite team, Pramac Racing, displayed its...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Penske President Tim Cindric to reduce leadership role

Team Penske announced on Friday afternoon that long-time President Tim...

PREMA completes first on-track IndyCar test session

PREMA Racing conducted its first on-track test session in IndyCar earlier...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

'It's not going to be easy' – Fabrizio Romano's...

Arsenal made a move to sign Aston Villa attacker Ollie Watkins but failed...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

'Agreement reached' – Fabrizio Romano issues...

Arsenal have been looking to make an attacking signing as manager Mikel...
42m ago from CaughtOffside.com

Sunday's Premier League predictions including Arsenal...

Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.