the new regulations for the 2019 season meant that the teams had to adopt a new simpler front wing design and a higher and wider rear wing. ferrari produced a radical front wing design, that tapered downwards from the middle towards the endplates of the wing, whereas mercedes and red bull, their nearest rivals, went with a conventional design that is high from middle to end. this design was meant to encourage flow around the tyres with the front wing being below the maximum allowed height. ferrari's front wing design meant that the majority of the loading would be felt on the middle of the wing and this in turn would cause the air flow to be directed to within the front tyres. this design would make the car more predictable with its downforce levels but give less downforce overall.