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New aero rules made little impact say drivers

Verstappen passes Vettel New aerodynamic regulations introduced for this Formula 1 season in an attempt to promote overtaking have had little impact according to drivers. This year’s cars feature a wider and simpler front wing, with the intent to reduce the turbulence produced. The turbulent wake of an F1 car makes it difficult for drivers to follow one another, with the second car experiencing a loss of downforce owing to the disturbed air. Speaking after the Australian Grand Prix, second placed Lewis Hamilton suggested the new rules had made no impact at all compared with last year. “No different,” he shrugged when asked about the new rules. In the closing stages, Hamilton was...
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