What changes are the teams bringing to the Spanish Grand Prix?
For the Spanish Grand Prix, the teams have submitted technical updates to their cars to meet the specific requirements of the circuit and improve performance. Here is a list of the changes made by each team.
Red Bull
Red Bull made several targeted modifications to improve the cooling and aerodynamic load of their car. Among the updates, the sidepod air intakes were revised to optimize cooling efficiency during races, which can be very hot in Europe – like in Spain this Friday. The side panels of the engine cover and the floor have also been adjusted to accommodate the new sidepod geometries. In addition, changes have been made to the beam wing and endplate of the rear wing to exploit the available air pressure and increase local load.
Scuderia Ferrari
Ferrari introduced updates focused on reducing drag and improving airflow quality. Enhanced flap profiles have been added to the rear wings to offer more opportunities on mid/high downforce circuits. The undercut of the sidepods has been modified to enhance airflow quality on the edge of the floor and towards the rear of the car. Changes have also been made to the deflectors and diffuser to optimize local downforce gains and control the release of vorticity in the diffuser.
Aston Martin
Aston Martin made changes to the front suspension, front and rear corners to improve local interactions and increase local load. Suspension fairings and front brake duct exits have been updated to optimize local interactions between suspension fairings and the external duct. The position of the lower deflector at the rear has been modified to provide increased load on the device and surrounding areas.
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The Visa Cash App RB team has revamped the brake cooling system at the front to meet the specific requirements of the Spanish circuit, allowing for more effective use of air for downforce generation. The engine cover and sidepod inlets have been redesigned to improve the quality of flow to the rear of the car and the edge of the floor. Additionally, a new rear wing has been introduced for mid to high downforce circuits, with redesigned flap profiles to enhance load generation efficiency.
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The Sauber team has made updates to the rear wing and front corners to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The redesigned rear wing includes a pylon, a main plane, and a flap with detached ends to enhance the aerodynamic efficiency of the car. The front brake ducts have also been redesigned to meet the car’s cooling needs during this weekend’s race.
Haas
Haas has introduced a small winglet on the rear impact structure (RIS) to increase the upwash area, resulting in a slight increase in load.
