Formula 1 - 2011 Season : adjustable rear spoiler in 2011.

Discussions on the future of F1 are currently underway between the F1 teams . These , through FOTA ( teams association ) have found a solution to encourage the overpass with the introduction of an adjustable rear spoiler in 2011 .

Always looking for new ways to promote the show , the actors of F1 have found a solution to facilitate overtaking . At the initiative of members of the FOTA ( teams association ) , one new rear wing will then born in 2011 . This new element has been approved on Wednesday at the World Council of FIA.
This fin facilitate overtaking by providing some extra miles per hour from a competitor in a straight line . "The wing will be adjustable by the driver says Paddy Lowe , the director of engineering McLaren during a teleconference. In racing, a driver may not use it during the first two rounds. " According to the FIA, an LED electronic authorize a driver to activate the system if it is less than a second off the car that follows . "After consultation with the competitors , the FIA may adjust the duration between two cars to ensure that the spoiler plays its role" said the statement from the FIA.
While the F- Duct will be banned in 2011, this wing will play a role quite similar to the F- Duct today. It will provide a gain of about 15 km / h in a straight line for the car trying to pass. In contrast , the car " under attack " will not have the right to use it to counter . The latter can replicate once it has been exceeded . "This initiative is very interesting FOTA and improve the performance. It's very exciting" said Mr. Lowe.