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Low-downforce wings lead F1 Italian GP updates

Formula 1 teams have detailed their low-drag aerodynamic set-ups for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, in line with the traditional approach to the high-speed Monza circuit.

Every year, teams tend to produce bespoke rear wing options to satisfy the straightline speed requirements needed to be competitive at the 'Temple of Speed' - by reducing the cross-sectional area of the wing perpendicular to the direction of travel, drag is reduced and thus the engine power needed to overcome drag is also reduced.

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