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Red Bull and Mercedes are among the F1 teams to have seized on the removal of active aero for the Monaco Grand Prix to introduce some radical winglets on the rear wing
Red Bull and Mercedes have taken advantage of the removal of active aero for the Monaco Grand Prix to introduce radical winglets on their rear wings.
Teams will not be allowed to run moveable wings at Monte Carlo street circuit due to the absence of designated straight modes for this season for the first time.
Without the need for regular activation mechanisms due to the unchanged flap configuration, teams have re-engineered the rear wings to introduce extra winglets for added downforce.
These additional winglets exploit freedoms within F1’s aerodynamic regulations, aiming for marginal performance gains.
With the opportunity arising from the lack of active aero at Monaco, both Red Bull and Mercedes have implemented unique designs on their rear wings.
Mercedes has undergone a wholesale redesign of its rear wing mechanism, while Red Bull added two wing elements to their central mechanism.
Further teams like McLaren are expected to follow suit, with Ferrari not yet showcasing any exploitation in this area for now.
Aside from the rear wing adjustments, Audi has utilized the immovable front wing elements to remove the bulky mechanism fairings from the start of the season.
