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We need wings admits Pat Symonds

For as long as anyone can remember, fans have called for more reliance on mechanical grip and less reliance on aero. Indeed, while the sport has sought to simplify the devices, the constant developments and ever more stylised architecture has helped drive up spending while failing to improve the show. Little wonder then that some fans would happily see wings scrapped altogether. However, responding to the official F1 fan portal, F1 chief technical officer, Pat Symonds insists that wings are vital, and that the rear wing, in particular, is intrinsic to the 2021 regulations. Ruling out a move back to 'wing-less' cars, the Briton admits that even a return to the basic wings of the 70s and 80s...
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