Aston Martin F1 Team suddenly speeds Up in Hungary

[Saba Sports News] Before the Hungarian Grand Prix, no one would have thought that Aston Martin F1 Team had the strength to challenge the podium. However, the performance in the Hungarian qualifying session even led some fans to hope for some unexpected incidents during the race, which could give Fernando Alonso a chance to win the race. Recently, former Aston Martin strategy analyst Collins expressed his views in a media article. He believes that the front wing upgrade Aston Martin brought to Hungary was the key factor behind the result. Whether in the ground effect era or any other era, the front wing has always been a crucial factor in generating downforce. As the first part of the car that interacts with the airflow, the front wing acts as a guide for the airflow behind it. Like the brain, the airflow guided by the front wing is like the instructions from the brain. Incorrect instructions can cause a complete breakdown of the aerodynamics, while correct instructions can lead to a significant improvement in speed. In the ground effect era, F1 cars’ front wings could provide 10-15% of downforce, but incorrect airflow guidance could lead to a loss of up to 30% or more. So, when the downforce increases by 10%, the single-lap speed improvement is very noticeable.