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it keeps air-buildup at the front of the car from going under the car (and reducing underfloor-downforce) by allowing it to be diverted towards the side of the car.
[EDIT]On that second pic, the big gurney creates a lower-pressure area over the exit-well, forcing more air to be sucked through it (at the cost of a drag penalty).
