How Mercedes and Red Bull have diverged on F1 brake duct ideas

11/03/2021 06:59 AM

The modern brake duct has not escaped such a consideration, having been optimised to improve the performance of the brakes and tyres whilst also being used to influence the aerodynamic wake profile of the tyre.Teams are well aware that this wake can be damaging to the aerodynamic performance at the rear of the car if left unchecked.The advent of the brake drum, or 'cake ...Keep reading