New design proves its legality

Aston Martin claimed that simulation data given to the FIA proved that its radical rear wing idea did not affect the intent of Formula 1’s 2023 rules to improve racing. 

The Silverstone-based squad caused a stir when its AMR22 appeared fitted with a unique solution on the rear wing endplate. 

Thanks to an interesting interpretation of the F1 rules, Aston Martin had allowed the return of a more traditional endplate design that helped increase downforce. 

Whilst the concept had been given approval by the FIA, and competing teams not questioning legality, there were concerns that the new design could trigger an increase in airflow disturbance off the rear wing. 

This could result in the ability for cars to follow the vehicle as closely as the rules originally intended. 

Despite this, Tom McCullough, Aston Martin’s performance director, revealed that the FIA were happy with the regulatory aspect of the design. It was also satisfied that the concept did not scupper the intent of the rules to help racing. 

He continued to explain that Aston Martin went through several months of checking with the FIA to be certain that the wing idea was completely legal before it considered giving the green light for its production. 

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