Rethinking 2008 cars with 2012 knowledge

[myurr]

He [Newey] was also the first to bring it back. He's never really produced a dominant car without it. He definitely seems to know how to exploit it.

Interesting point actually, wonder if anyone will refute it. I also wonder if that's because simulations of the blown diffusers are not that great so that the aerodynamicists rely more on their intuition than computers / wind tunnel.

[Richard]

Why would there be a DDD in 2008? The DDD was created to sidestep the diffuser restrictions in 2009.

[PlatinumZealot]

But it still allows you you produce an extra diffuser that is not in the regulated diffuser zone.

[Gerhard Berger]

Also interesting to think what the pecking order would be. Would Mclaren/Ferrari have stayed at the top? Would BMW and Honda still be in F1? Would Red Bull have made their ascent to the top?

[raymondu999]

I think the pecking order would be closer to what it was in 08 rather than now.

[ell66]

But it still allows you you produce an extra diffuser that is not in the regulated diffuser zone.

i dont think there any space or much benefit for a double deck in the 08 rules though, completely different rear ends.