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[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Plus they are designed to have low amount of aerodynamic drag. So no aerodynamic grip in fast corners.

[–] Zak 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

On most public roads, if you're driving fast enough for downforce to be an issue, your poor judgment is the primary factor in any resulting crash.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Truer words have never been said

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Which is true but not any different than normal cars. Very very very few cars have enough aero to matter—even on the track.