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Alpine's 'body-shamed' airbox an aerodynamic compromise
Alpine executive director Marcin Budkowski has conceded he is "surprised by the amount of bodywork shaming" the team has received over the distinctive airbox on the A521. The French manufacturer has streamlined the side profiling of the car and, in doing so, moved compounds towards the top of the airbox, creating a vintage-style wide bulk above the driver. Article continues under video Budkowski revealed the decision to create this shape was a compromise for aerodynamic capability. "I'm a bit surprised by the amount of bodywork shaming on our car. It's a technical choice," Budkowski said. "We found that slimming the sidepods was a positive direction, which is...
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