P1racenews AI automatic summary:
‘Still plenty of action’ to get from F1 ground effect rules, says Allison
As F1 enters its third year of the current rules set, there is anticipation of a convergence of designs as Red Bull’s rivals aim to prevent the team from winning a third consecutive title double. Teams have evolved to the downwash sidepod concept used by Red Bull since 2022, resulting in cars that may look more similar than ever in 2024. While competitors are aligning on the best approach to the regulations, there are still opportunities for innovation and new ideas to gain a competitive advantage. Each team must figure out how to place the car at a point above the ground that offers survivability and maximum downforce. Tech chiefs recognize the need to do more than just imitate Red Bull and understand the developments of other teams on the grid in order to close the gap. It is important for teams to be inspired by others but also to follow their own path.
