active aerodynamics

[darksag3x]

if F1 cars employed fan-assisted aerodynamics, would acceleration be quicker
because the tires have traction at low speeds? Are there any similar methods to such "active" aerodynamics?

[West]

Variable flaps are an idea but are outlawed, among other things. In 2004 some teams experimented with flexing rear wing flaps: at higher speeds flap gaps would come close to zero, reducing the amount of downforce and essentially drag.

[Scuderia_Russ]

Am I right in thinking these were banned as far back as the Gold Leaf Lotus days when Graham Hill had his mishap at Monaco or am I talking out of my behind?

[Cyco]

Scruderia_Russ, I believe you are correct but the ban was on "moveable" aerodynamic devices.

The teams interpreted this as one that is designed to be adjustable, rather than just a flexable part.