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Newey: Plans for more active aero "appropriate" for F1
The FIA and the championship’s promoter are finalizing design rules for 2026, which will see an increase in active aero in Formula 1. This includes a change in the wing incidence on the straights and the introduction of something equivalent to the current DRS, possibly for use in corners. Red Bull’s Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey, believes that active aero is essential to compensate for a power unit lacking in energy, and that it is a good goal to drive for greater aerodynamic efficiency. He argues that active aero has become commonplace in road cars and sees no reason why it shouldn’t be part of racing as well. Furthermore, Newey states that Formula 1 has historically been a way to popularize advancements for road cars, such as disc brakes and carbon fiber, and active aero should be no different in that regard.
