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Egginton: AlphaTauri have already recovered most of aero loss

Article To news overview © Getty Images/Red Bull Contentpool While the technical regulations for 2021 remain largely unchanged, the biggest difference to note has been the reduction of rear downforce through simplification of the floor and rear diffuser area. This change was made with the intention of slowing the cars down a little for 2021, meaning a huge challenge for team aerodynamacist's to try finding ways to recoup that downforce loss. Unsurprisingly, even at this early stage of the season, some of the teams are already happy with their progress on this front with AlphaTauri's Technical Director Jody Egginton saying they believe they've already recovered most of the loss on their...
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