Formula 1's 2019 aerodynamic changes, introduced with the stated aim of improving overtaking, have been skewered by Red Bull chief Dr Helmut Marko, who says the changes will be a waste of money as teams have already worked out how to match the downforce of this year's cars. It is estimated that teams will spend an additional $15million this year as a result of having to develop the new front wings. New regulations state that the wings must be much simpler, which in theory should reduce the turbulent air that cars throw behind them – which prevents drivers from following closely. However, Marko says Red Bull have already developed models which suggest the changes will not work. Marko...
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