The central-exit exhaust also makes it work better as a 'blown' diffuser, improving rear grip.
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Heard the term in F1 for years, but this article
https://www.wrcwings.tech/2018/05/04...fusers-in-wrc/
makes it really easy to understand. Not sure if it's just the photos, but the 'positive' angle (referred to in the article) on the Hyundai looks much more exaggerated than the others.
Very interesting to see what impact it has.
I wouldn't say, that Neuville has really more advantage than Ogier or Tänak..
Yes, he is familiar with the car, BUT he is the only one in TOP3 without the WDC, which makes him to push the hardest(not that others won't, but still) + he has only driven Hyundai for many years, while Ogier and Tänak will start the season in a 3rd different last gen WRC car.
They have a lot more experience how things work with different (last gen) cars and their settings..
For sure any advantage Neuville does have wont last long and he'll need to cash in on the first few rallies of the season.
Thierry vs Ott continues https://www.instagram.com/p/B7iaNCRoxu1/
close look of the helmets https://www.instagram.com/p/B7lV-bioZtE/