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Post by wilmywood8455 on Sept 12, 2023 4:09:55 GMT -8
The Red Bull RB19's usual performance advantage is based upon its exceptionally efficient aerodynamics, namely it's superior downforce and drag trade-off. But, around Singapore, aero efficiency is not such a big differentiator as at conventional tracks. With that in mind, how might that impact upon the competitive order at this weekend's Grand Prix? Low-speed downforce, braking, ride and slow turn agility are the differentiators around this long, bumpy street track. These are, of course, important at any track but the relative importance is greater here than at most other circuits.
In terms of sensitivity to lap time, each unit of downforce here brings over 62% more reward than Monza. In the downforce reward league table of the tracks all season, it ranks a close third behind Monaco and Zandvoort.
In terms of lap time sensitivity to drag, it is right down near the bottom of the table, ahead of only Monaco. Monza rewards each reduction in a unit of drag three times more highly than Singapore. A drag reduction that would be worth 0.6s at Monza would bring only 0.2s here.
Underlying the challenge of maximising downforce, braking, agility and ride are getting the tyres to work. This is even more of a focus around Singapore than at other tracks.
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