MotoGP Aero War Has a New Front: The Rear Wing

The front wing was the visible part of the aero war and the easiest to regulate. Teams accepted the smaller profile and moved the load rearwards, where the rules are quieter and the gains are larger.

A taller rear wing costs top speed through the air but keeps the rear tyre loaded through the long corners of Mugello. Riders are doing less work with the throttle and more with body position, and lap times have fallen accordingly.

The next step is a narrower tail unit, which reduces drag without hurting the diffuser. Expect to see it on three or four bikes before the end of the season.