A number of different sidepod solutions have been seen in 2022 Teams are exploring differing sidepod solutions as they work towards nailing down their 2023 Formula 1 car designs. Three different approaches have been employed on the grid this season, with a mix of ‘upwash', ‘downwash', and ‘zeropod' solutions in evidence. Mercedes has the most radical of those with its zeropod concept, an extremely slimline design that Williams also initially adopted. Red Bull has a downwash solution, a trend which has been adopted by Aston Martin and more latterly Williams following its mid-season upgrades. Ferrari has gone a different route, a route followed by Haas. 'I'm not sure it's a...
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