Mercedes technical director James Allison says the efforts to recover part of the downforce lost in the wake of this year's regulations changes has taken his aero department on an "entertaining ride". In a bid to limit costs, teams must carry into 2021 their current chassis. However, with last year's increase in downforce putting Pirelli's tyres on the limit of their resistance, the FIA has mandated a series of aero tweaks. While there will be changes to the diffuser and brake ducts, the most significant modification will involve a reduction of the rear outer floor area of a car, the trimming of which will impact downforce levels. For Mercedes, and Allison in particular, reacting...
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