Red Bull and Mercedes are among the Formula 1 teams to have seized on the removal of active aero for the Monaco Grand Prix to introduce some radical winglets on the rear wing.For the first time this season, F1 teams will not be allowed to run moveable wings because there are no designated straight modes for the Monte Carlo street circuit.That decision means teams do not need to continue using their regular activation mechanisms on either their front or rear wings because the flap configuration will remain unchanged throughout.But in the chase for marginal chains, teams have seen opportunity from no active aero and have re-engineered the mechanism areas on their rear wings to introduce some unique extra winglets that will add extra downforce.These have exploited allowances within F1’s aerodynamic regulations that gives tea …
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Author: Jon Noble
