TECH WEEKLY: The Floor Stay Loophole Exploited by Red Bull and Audi’s Sidepods — and Why F1 Is Closing It for 2027
Key Highlights: Formula 1 regulators have banned the “floor stay” loophole from next season after Red Bull and Audi exploited it during the current campaign. The loophole allowed teams to bypass regulations governing the maximum permitted radius angles on sidepod bodywork edges, enabling a more aggressive aerodynamic shape. The banned technique improved airflow efficiency along ...