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F1 2026 aerodynamics: why the classic rake concept is no longer viable
A Newey-style rake effect in Formula 1 2026? From a technical standpoint, this appears to be an operation that is simply not feasible. We are referring to the additional diffuser expansion offered by a nose-down, high-rake setup, an approach famously proposed by the British design genius. However, by carefully reading the FIA regulations, it becomes clear that this solution is not always reproducible, due to several issues linked to the use of t…
In Formula 1, each second spent developing a single-seater account. But rarely this reality will have been as true as in the first months of the 2026 season, at the dawn of a major regulatory change. The F1s who will take the track during the first winter trials in Barcelona will have nothing in common with those who ended the year, with an initial phase of development that will be decisive. In this context, the restrictions of aerodynamic tests…
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