F1 Teams Unveil Monza-Spec Rear Wings: McLaren Leads Design Shift
Summary
F1 teams unveil Monza-spec low-downforce rear wings. McLaren significantly shifts its design for optimal speed and cornering balance. Top rivals also update their aero.
Formula 1 teams have revealed their ultra-low downforce rear wings for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, with McLaren notably shifting its aerodynamic strategy from last year.
Why it matters
Monza's high-speed layout demands minimal drag. Rear wing design is crucial for balancing top speed on straights with cornering stability.
McLaren's New Approach
- Revised Design: McLaren introduced a new rear wing with a central 'spoon' section.
- Performance Aim: This aims for slightly more downforce than their 2024 Monza setup, potentially improving cornering and enhancing DRS effect.
- Past Context: Last year, McLaren's controversial 'mini-DRS' wing, used at Monza, was later modified following rival complaints to the FIA.
Ferrari's Strategy
- Two Options: Ferrari reportedly prepared two Monza-spec rear wings.
- Concepts: One matches its 2024 race spec; the second is a more aggressive, heavily trimmed concept for maximum straight-line speed.
Red Bull's Aggressive Spec
- Lessons Learned: After their 2024 wavy upper element performed poorly at Monza (막스 베르스타펜 and 세르히오 페레스 were slowest in speed traps), Red Bull adopted a more aggressive low-downforce setup.
- Current Spec: They arrived with the same low-downforce wing used at Silverstone and Spa, potentially with further trimming, addressing a known need for such tracks.
Mercedes' Evolution
- Subtle Revisions: Mercedes presented a rear wing evolving from its 2024 Monza design.
- Key Changes: The main plane appears unchanged, but revisions around the tip area suggest minor aerodynamic refinements.
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