The Speed Hidden in Drag
More drag can mean more speed, at least when the road bends. A gold-finished supercar may look built to slice through the air, yet its wings and sculpted bodywork often make that passage harder. The apparent contradiction is the point: a fast lap demands more than straight-line speed.Grip is the better bargain. Wings and other aerodynamic surfaces generate downforce, pressing the tires against the...More
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