CFD data shows rear wing doesn’t hurt F1 rules intent

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

Thanks to a clever interpretation of the rules, Aston Martin had allowed the return of a more traditional endplate design that helped deliver increased downforce.

While the concept had been given approval by the FIA, and rival teams did not question its legality, there was some concern that the new design could…