I actually think it did. Hard to say after one race as it's not ultra aero sensitive but the top 5 in quali on Sat were separated by 1 tenth. Both brands represented. That's as close as it's ever been. Sun it was 2 tenths. Hard to say one brand has an advantage with those kind of margins. On an alternate strategy on Saturday, SM matched JW for race pace.Originally Posted by FTe217
As for the plan to reduce down force and improve the racing, it's the right idea but the execution looks to have missed the mark. Early days though and Burgess did explain why the reduction was so minor this time around. Basically keeping costs down for the teams. Again Adelaide isn't the ideal test. It's been processional for a few years now so see how the cars go on more traditional race tracks. It's a work in progress.
I think there is a case of 'be careful what you wish for' as well. Making the cars so closely matched can actually make the racing worse. Drivers become more risk averse as every point is critical.
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