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Formula 1

By Andreas Reiners – 31.07.2018 18:08

Formula 1 makes some changes initially in the new season to make it easier to overtake. 39, front wing. It was tested in Budapest for the first time.

The good news has already arrived at the end of April: in 2019, the cars will be rebuilt so that the drivers can attack better. Although some racing teams are opposed to it, the front fenders will be simplified for 2019 and the effect of the adjustable rear spoiler strengthened.

These two measures are intended to make it easier for prosecutors to commit suicide and to begin a promising attack. The front wings are 20 centimeters wider and 2.5 centimeters longer.

"Change is a big step, we want to make sure we're moving in the right direction," said Force India technical director Andy Green. "It's the last chance to do that because you can not drive a car on Friday at the training," said Williams technical director Paddy Lowe.

Force India, Williams and Red Bull Racing also tested before Tuesday. the wings in Budapest, also on Wednesday, the second and last day of testing, should be used

To explain the output distribution on a modern GP runner: About a quarter comes from the front wing, about 15 percent of the rear wing, about two-thirds of the basement. If a pursuer approaches his opponent, the whirlwinds negatively affect the hunter's car more than 200 meters behind the frontman. At 100 meters, pressing on the front wing of the pursuer crushes. More than half of the aerodynamic support is lost due to the turbulence of the air caused by the car ahead.

Whirlwinds through the rear wing are directed upwards, which is not a big problem for the pursuer. The turbulence caused by the front wing, the side spoiler elements and the wheels however remain close to the ground and significantly affect the aerodynamics of the car that pursues them. Now, it is getting harder and harder for the fighter: if the airflow on his front fender is disrupted, the aerodynamics of the entire car suffers. Result: It is very difficult to work so close to the vehicle in front to make an attack.

Simpler side plates on the front wing force air until turbulence does not disadvantage the pursuer. A wider flap on the adjustable rear spoiler means that the pursuer can absorb more speed thanks to what is called the DRS (drag reduction system). In other words: The leader is slightly at a disadvantage

Not only the front wing, but also the Ferrari Telent Antonio Giovinazzi made a lot of noise on Tuesday. He crashed into the asphalt on the Hypersoft tires with a time of 1: 15.870s, breaking the course record of Sebastian Vettel (1: 16.170, established at the training last Friday ), but not officially. He was about 2.5 seconds faster than Marcus Ericsson in Sauber.

The Swedes, Daniel Ricciardo, Brendon Hartley and Nico Hulkenberg were the only regular drivers. According to the regulations, young drivers must also be used for tests over at least two days.

Sean Gelael caused an accident in the Toro Rosso after an accident for Pirelli tire tests in the second race car of the race team. In the late afternoon, showers caused little traffic and especially no improvement in lap times. Problems Mercedes, where George Russell could only turn 48 laps because of gearbox problems.

Andrew Shovlin, senior engineer at Mercedes, said: "This was not exactly one of our best days.We had a problem with the transmission at the start, which cost us some money. However, the time remaining in the morning and in the early afternoon, we were able to check some items on our test list and collect data, but by the time we wanted to do real shopping, it started. It was good that George was sitting in the car today, he did a good job, but we had hoped that he would still have something to do.Now we have a lot to Do it tomorrow and it seems like it might rain a bit more, so we will re-evaluate our program tonight to make sure we get the best out of the conditions. "

First day's weather essay:

1. Antonio Giovinazzi (Ferrari) 1: 15,648, 96 turns
2. Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) 1: 18.155, 95 turns
3. Brendon Hartley (Toro Rosso) 1: 19.251, 126 turns
4. Lando Norris (McLaren) 1: 19.294, 86 turns
] 5. George Russell (Mercedes) 1: 19,781, 48 laps
6. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull Racing) 1: 19,854, 114 laps
7. Nicholas Latifi (Force India) 1: 19,994, 103 laps
8. Nico Hülkenberg (Renault) 1: 20.826, 63 laps
9. Oliver Rowland (Williams) 1: 20.970, 65 laps
10. Sean Gelael for Pirelli (Toro Rosso) 1: 21.451, 109 laps