Among the rule changes for 2021 ratified by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council on Wednesday is a reduction in aerodynamic testing determined by a team's finishing position in the Constructors' standings. In short, the higher a team finishes in the championship, the less windtunnel time they will enjoy relative to their rivals. On paper, at the start of the 2021 season, a baseline 40 windtunnel sessions shall be allocated to all teams, with an outfit's final number depending on its 2020 championship position. FIA formally approves F1 cost-saving and rule changes The title-winning team will be awarded 90% of the 40-run number, with the quota increasing in a linear way by 2.5% all the way...
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