News Details
Ross Brawn wants rid of 'unpopular' shark fins and T-wings
Ross Brawn, Formula 1's newly-appointed managing director of motorsport, has said he would like to see the shark fins and T-wings addressed in the regulations, as he feels they 'spoil' the look of the 2017 cars. Shark fins have made a return this season due to the lower rear-wings, whilst T-wings have sprouted at the rear of the car thanks to an opening in the regulations and a need to condition airflow running over the rear-wing. Brawn, although happy with the overall look of the new cars, believes these two appendages must be addressed as soon as possible, though admitted it's common for unusual items to pop up with major regulation changes. 'As a racing car, it looks...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
‘Shark fins and T-wings ironed out of F1'
Formula 1's new sporting chief Ross Brawn says over time he wants to see...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Mercedes debuts double T-wing on second day of testing
Mercedes has debuted a double T-wing on its W08 during the second day of...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Mercedes F1 team tests double T-wing at Barcelona
Mercedes fitted a double T-wing to its new Formula 1 car at Barcelona on...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Protests force Renault to change rear wing
Renault will make alterations to their rear wing after being made aware...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Motorsport Week's Top 10 MotoGP riders of 2025
The 2025 MotoGP season had it all. With 22 rounds and 44 races, the...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
22 MotoGP rounds are “too many for the body”,...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP circuit contracts: How long will each race...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Former team boss Lin Jarvis definitively leaves Yamaha
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Race start times for 2026 IndyCar season announced
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced the race broadcast start times for...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Chip Ganassi Racing completes four-car roster for 2026...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Broadcast schedule for 2026 Indy NXT season announced...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why Hyundai expects to be stronger in WRC 2026
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Red Bull co-owner Mark Mateschitz to enter Dakar...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Chelsea rival Arsenal & Man Utd for 30m wonderkid...
Chelsea are reportedly showing an interest in highly-rated Rennes...
58m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Mikel Arteta eyes rising star as next big Arsenal...
Arsenal are hoping to sign the AC Milan defender, Davide Bartesaghi. The...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Wage demand sparks transfer frenzy, Arsenal want...
Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz continues to be with the move away from the...
15h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Barcelona ready to pounce if Arsenal snub £45 million...
Barcelona are looking to improve the defensive unit, and they are keeping...
14h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Pirelli: 2025 Formula 1 season by the numbers
Pirelli completed one of the most demanding... Read More »
48m ago from GrandPrix247.com
Sauber to stay in F1 despite Audi takeover
Despite Audi's full F1 takeover of Sauber, the... Read More »
47m ago from GPFans.com
'Easy discussion' predicted if Lewis Hamilton opts for...
Lewis Hamilton will face a major decision in... Read More »
27m ago from RacingNews365.com
