Blueprints Comparison: 1979 Vs 2002 Williams

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Well here it is:

Notice the track difference and the huge slicks. Also the nose/wheelbase is quite longer to protect the driver feet.

The cars used:

God did not intend Grand Prix cars to have groves and narrow tracks.

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well, a narrower longer wheel base allows for higher speeds through fast corners while a shorter wider wheel base alows for higher speed through slow corners, in the end its a trade off

but your right, a narower wheel base reduces mechanical grip and increases the need for aero