Is Aston Martin's recent dip in F1 form a side effect of its recent upgrades or a result of the clampdown on flexi-wings? Analysis:
The change in form has prompted a great deal of intrigue, with Alonso himself hinting that it could have been linked to the change of tyre construction that Pirelli introduced from the British GP.
A more encouraging performance in Belgium, as Alonso came home in fifth place, left the team feeling that it had turned the corner in its understanding of the car, and could now look forward to a better second half of the season. This has been a constant battleground between teams and the FIA, and an issue that is unlikely to ever go away as it is impossible to make wings that are 100% rigid.
A flexible front wing would bring notable benefits to teams in it being able to run in a higher downforce configuration for corners but then flexing down at speed on the straights to reduce drag. What is clear though is that by the time of the Spanish GP, Aston Martin's performance characteristics seemed to change, with its low-speed and medium-speed performance slipping back in particular.
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