The FIA have revealed more insight into the 2021 regulation draft. That nearly finished draft, which is still being discussed among all stakeholders, looks set to focus on more ground effect to make it easier for cars to follow one another. For some time drivers have faced difficulties in following or attacking a rival car, an issue that stems from the aerodynamic characteristics of current Formula 1 cars. In recent years, team aerodynamicists have become adept at channelling airflow outboard of the car, thus creating a large, disruptive wake of ‘dirty’ air behind the car. This wake has the effect of reducing downforce on a following car making it hard to stay close to the car in...
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