[kropotkin thinks...] - 2016 Qatar Moto2 & Moto3 Test Times, Day 2: Luthi Leads Folge

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The second day of testing for the Moto2 and Moto3 teams at Qatar saw winglets infect the junior classes like a rash of smallpox. In the Moto3 class, the Mahindras and Peugeots (which are basically rebadged Mahindras) grew small side winglets, of the type first tested at Jerez two weeks ago. In Moto2, Dominique Aegerter's CarXpert Kalex sprouted a couple of massive drop winglets coming off the back of the tail unit. The official MotoGP.com website reported that the Mahindra winglets were there to help create downforce in fast corners. However, one crew chief opined that the Mahindra winglets look more like they are there to control the airflow around a rider. The MotoGP.com website also stated that Aegerter's winglets were aimed at disrupting the airflow behind the bike, trying to make it harder for a following bike to take advantage of Aegerter's draft.

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