Moveable aerodynamics will be adopted by Formula 1 as part of a rules shakeup from 2026, and it has upsides that Formula E would be wise to take note of
The tide of changes coming to Formula 1 for 2026 has been met with a mixed reception with concerns over car weight, lack of corner downforce and straightline speeds that one driver has called “crazy”. But what caught my eye was the plan to introduce active aerodynamics, involving moveable front and rear wings, which unlike the outgoing DRS will be activated at certain points of the circuit regardless of position or gap to the car ahead.
Following usually isn't a problem for the current Formula E cars, but as downforce increases it would make sense to incorporate active aero Photo by: Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images One of the reasons F1 embraced DRS back in 2011 was because cars were losing downforce in corners when following each other and it was hurting overtaking opportunities.
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