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Wolff weighs pros and cons of 2020 wind tunnel ban
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has warned that Formula 1's prospective ban on the use of wind tunnels from 2030 could lead to safety concerns, but the Austrian also recognizes the cost benefit for the sport of the idea. A potential ban on wind tunnel usage was tabled at the F1 Commission meeting that took place after the Portuguese GP. The plan is based on the assumption that CFD technology will evolve in the coming years enough for F1 teams to dispense with wind tunnel development. Wolff agrees in principle with the idea, but warns that relying on theoretical numerical analysis and data structures alone for aerodynamics could lead to real life safety concerns. "I think there was broad...
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