The 2005 Technical Review
New rules in 2005 for aerodynamics, tyres and engines had a direct impact on the battle for the first non-Ferrari championship in the 21st century. Autosport.com's technical writer Craig Scarborough analyses the trends and challenges presented to the engineers and designers this year
After a prolonged period of Ferrari dominance Formula One had been in the doldrums, while the teams expected to rival the Italian marquee were tying themselves in knots trying to find a technical advantage. It was when the FIA stepped in with new, far reaching rule changes that this pattern was able to change. New rules for aerodynamics, tyres and engines provided new opportunities to get an advantage.
Another factor for the other teams competitiveness this year has been their financial state. Many teams have been on extremely limited budgets, facing closure during the winter of 2004. Also some teams were up for sale, creating uncertainty. As the season progressed over a grueling nineteen races, it has been the teams quickest and best to adapt to the new rules that have succeeded, while other teams perhaps not earmarked for success made a breakthrough and stepped up the order.
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