Looks like some cars are on everyone's "hit list"!!
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5 Wacky F1 Aerodynamic Devices That Failed HardF1 designers are known to push the boundaries of the technical regulations, but some innovations have been downright mad.
Here are five of our favourite wacky aerodynamic devices that failed to set the F1 world alight.
5. Tyrrell Ford 025 'X-Wings' (already noted)
4. Honda RA108 'Dumbo Wings'
Honda's 2008 campaign was a disaster, and even these strange winglets added to the front nosecone couldn't improve its fortunes.
Cars quickly became so cluttered with wings and bodywork pieces that strict regulations had to be introduced for the following season.
3. March 751
The 1975 March 751 was driven by Vittorio Brambilla and the only female F1 driver to score a point, Lella Lombardi. It raced
to a surprise victory in the Austrian Grand Prix but was woefully unreliable. The car sported a bizarre rear wing, which included
two side platforms to smooth the airflow at the back of the car. Fortunately the concept wasn't around for long.
2. March 711 'Tea Tray' Wing (already noted)
1. Arrows A22 (already noted) & Jordan EJ11 Nose Wings
The Monaco street circuit requires full downforce and teams often bring strange aerodynamic devices to the blue-riband event
in a bid to increase grip and competitiveness. The 2001 race was no different, with both Arrows and Jordan bringing
wacky nose wings to the principality.
Their rather desperate-looking attempt to gain more downforce didn't last for long, as they were both swiftly banned by the FIA.
Thanks, Eavesy!!
