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Originally Posted by Oldtony
Of interest would it be easier to achieve at a slow circuit like Monaco or a high speed circuit like Monza/
Monaco, more torque less wieght out of slow corners. Greater mechanical grip from wider tyres. Less appendages to knock off on kerbs or barriers.
Monza, More power, less drag to achieve higher terminal velocity.
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If a track just had two very long straights with a hairpin at both ends with which to join them together, then it could be that no downforce might be the best answer. It certainly wouldn't be the best answer for Monaco.
It was interesting to note that the HRT cars, despite having engines with competitive bhp figures, were pretty much hopeless everywhere. Having not that much less downforce than their contemporaries, they suffered from every handling flaw under the Sun, whether it be Monaco or Monza. Brake problems and 'locking up', through lack of downforce going into the corners, was also a big issue for them.