Williams and Haas became the latest teams to add T-wings to their Formula 1 cars on Monday as pre-season Formula 1 testing began at Barcelona in Spain. An opening in the all-new aero regulations for 2017 has meant teams have looked to make aero gains with the use of either a shark fin or a high T-wing on top of the engine cover. While Mercedes has elected to run the T-wing as a standalone, other teams like Ferrari, Williams and Haas are running the wing at the top of their shark fin. Rather than adding downforce, the T-wings are likely being used with the aim of helping improve airflow for the rear wing, with the shark fin helping condition airflow when the car is at yaw. While only four...
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