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I think safety could be an issue. If a Delta wing center-punched a car like the #1 R18 did on Wednesday it could end up with some very unfortunate results.
It's also pretty unattractive, and you can't discount looks and mass appeal of any car. I a pretty positive, glass is half-full person when it comes to motor racing, but this thing is just....wrong.
Rather than trying to re-invent the proverbial wheel, why not re-legalize ground effect tunnels for Prototypes, and limit the more drag-inducing external aero elements? You get better efficiency, better looks, and don't have to worry about all the stuff like fitting in a pit lane designed for normal cars, garages designed for normal cars, safety for other competitors, marshals, etc.
Someone else mentioned this on the Midweek Motorsport forum, but the fact that the Mulsanne is fairly rutted, and the two rear wheels will be riding in the ruts and the front wheels on the crest of the road will promote a very unstable condition.
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