In Barcelona, a host of different approaches to Formula 1’s new active aerodynamics were on display, with Audi and Alpine standing out for their distinctive rear-end solutions. On the wing of the four-ring team, the rotation pivot is positioned at the centre rather than on the leading or trailing edge of the flaps, which causes the two flaps to rotate in a different way compared with the team’s rivals.
One of the most significant regulation changes in F1 this year concerns active aerodynamics, which have expanded beyond the DRS of old and changed its purpose. Now, moveable elements will be found on the front and rear wings, and these can be exploited on every straight, regardless of position.
