The intent of F1's new regulations was to reduce the wake footprint of the cars. But in order to find performance gains, teams are coming up with designs that disturb the airflow behind.
The idea was logical that if there was less disturbed air thrown up by cars then this should allow some closer racing.
These solutions are undoubtedly unravelling some of the original intent first laid down in the new regulations, but they are difficult to stop happening within the wording of technical regulations. Mercedes was undeterred though and designed a variant that maintained the general design concept whilst adhering to the changes made within the regulations.
The tip section on the A523’s rear wing has been flattened out and sits atop the metal support, creating an air foil profile that also increases the wing’s span, rather than the curvature that you’d expect to see based on this regulation set. The FIA will undoubtedly be monitoring the situation though. For whilst the solution is clearly within the bounds of the regulations, the design isn’t what was intended.
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