30
Aug
2023
Aston Martin to rework trick F1 “bowtie” winglet after Zandvoort failure
The small bowtie-shaped device was located under the rear crash structure, in an area that has not previously been exploited by teams, and was designed to work in conjunction with the latest floor updates.
Positioned exactly where the rear of the car is lifted in the pits meant Aston had to redesign the jack in order to ensure that the new part couldn’t be damaged.
However during practice last Friday it showed signs of cracking, and was taken…