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Did McLaren's 'mini-DRS' rear wing trick help Piastri keep Leclerc at bay in Baku? (www.autosport.com)
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Some intriguing behaviour of the McLaren rear wing in Baku points to a unique way the team may be boosting its straightline speed

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[–] Microw@lemm.ee 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There is a video comparing the difference in rear wing deflection under load for the top three teams in Azerbaijan. It shows pretty well what the difference in the McLaren wing is.

[–] smeg@feddit.uk 1 points 1 month ago

Got a direct link to the video?

[–] TheRealKuni@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Betteridge’s Law of Headlines tells me the answer is no.

But also, maybe? And if so, and if it passes scrutineering, and if it was done on purpose…absolutely genius.