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F1: Fernando Alonso says adjustable front wing useless

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Khatir Soltani
From GMM

New measures this year including KERS and adjustable front wings have been formula one flops, according to Fernando Alonso.

In an interview with Britain's Independent, the Renault driver was asked about two changes that were designed to spice up the show: 'boost button' KERS systems, and the driver-adjustable flaps.

Alonso and his team's negative attitude about KERS is well known, but when asked about the cockpit-mounted button that can adjust the angle of a front wing element twice per lap, the Spaniard answered: "I never touch it!

"So far, nine races, I never use it. It's not useful at all. KERS, the aerodynamics, they are two new regulations that didn't work this year," Alonso added.
Khatir Soltani
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