Aston Martin has a low-rake design While the debate surrounding the way new aerodynamic rules were introduced into Formula 1 this season may have abated, Aston Martin remains frustrated. The squad formerly known as Racing Point created something of a stir earlier in the season with suggestions it could take the FIA to court over the way the new rules were introduced. For 2021, tweaks to the floor of cars were made. That saw a triangular shape cut away in front of the rear wheels, changes to the strakes in the diffuser, and some changes around the bargeboard area. It was all done with the intent of slowing cars down, ostensibly to protect Pirelli’s tyres. When the change was made it was...
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