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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
What F1 rear wings are telling us about the 2024 tech battle
“While downforce is still crucial, excessive drag can hinder performance. Max Verstappen’s success often comes from his unpassable front or ability to overtake with superior top speed. Adjusting downforce/drag for tracks is more challenging now due to fixed rear wing design. Teams need new families of rear wings to modify drag levels effectively. The modern cars require aerodynamic components to work in harmony, making it complex to change rear wing concepts solely for drag reduction. Teams experimented with different rear wings in Saudi Arabia to optimize performance balance for low-downforce tracks.”
