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New rear wings "like a parachute" according to Hülkenberg

Renault's Nico Hülkenberg has joked that the Formula 1's new rear wings create a significant amount of drag in a straight line, making it feel "like a parachute" when the DRS is not engaged. The rear wings have been adjusted as part of a change in regulation. They now create much more drag on the cars, meaning the DRS-flap is much larger. So, when you are within range to use DRS, the effect of it will be much greater, meaning more overtakes (in theory). The Hülk experienced the new rear wing for the first time today, and he really noticed the difference from last year. "We have a lot more drag with the big rear wing so obviously you have less of that...
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