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Lotus introduce simpler front wing for Spa

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Team Lotus ran a new front wing on their T128. For the high speed corners of Spa-Francorchamps, the team found it more efficient to have a two element wing, replacing the three element wing that was on the car since the first race of the season.

It's interesting to see that Lotus rely on generating more downforce close to the nosecone, whereas most teams do the opposite. Also particular about the new wing is the smaller slot gap between the base plane and the flap when compared to t... Read more