P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Wing choices and downforce levels are always a hot topic at Spa – and doubly so when there’s a wet Belgian GP in prospect
With rain threatening the Belgian Grand Prix, the wing choices of F1 teams will influence the race outcome. Teams had a short window for set-up changes before being locked in for qualifying and the grand prix.
Sector one times can provide insights, but they may be skewed by driver errors at La Source. A better gauge is the speed trap differences between sprint and grand prix qualifying sessions.
Edd Straw compiled data for the delta between sessions, revealing adjustments in wing levels. Mercedes drivers had significant speed increases, while Aston Martin showed intriguing improvements despite adding downforce.
Additional analysis at the end of Kemmel Straight in grand prix qualifying can further illuminate the impact of aerodynamic changes on team performance.