Giorgio Piola's F1 technical analysis

Giorgio Piola's F1 technical analysis

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Brazilian GP: The latest F1 technical images on display

Join us as we delve into the latest technical photos from the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.

By:

Giorgio Piola

Co-author:

Matthew Somerfield

Nov 13, 2021, 11:48 AM

Brazilian GP: The latest F1 technical images on display

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Red Bull Racing RB16B

Red Bull Racing RB16B

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This shot of the Red Bull RB16B during its preparation is full of detail, including a look at the front brake duct, the inboard front suspension, the auxiliary oil tank mounted under the chassis, the radiator layout inside the sidepods and the saddle mounted cooler above the power unit.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Alpine A521 in the garage

Alpine A521 in the garage

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A peek inside the Alpine garage as they begin to prepare the cars for action.

AlphaTauri AT02 airbox

AlphaTauri AT02 airbox

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The AlphaTauri AT02 tub sits in wait, as the power unit, radiators and other coolers need to be mounted.

Alpine A521 front

Alpine A521 front

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The Alpine mechanics prepare the front end of the A521 as they await the power units to arrive. We can see both the upper and lower impact-support spars ahead of the sidepods as there’s no bodywork in place to disguise them.

Alpine A521 gearbox

Alpine A521 gearbox

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A huge amount of the Alpine A521’s gearbox carrier, rear suspension and rear brakes can be seen in detail in this shot.

Haas VF-21 gearbox detail

Haas VF-21 gearbox detail

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Here we see the Haas VF21 gearbox carrier and rear crash structure without the suspension paraphernalia attached.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Aston Martin AMR21

Aston Martin AMR21

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The front brake assembly during the build process on the Aston Martin AMR21, note the similar bell arrangement with the diamond-shaped drill pattern used to help guide the airflow through the assembly.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Ferrari SF21 detail

Ferrari SF21 detail

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A look at the stacked radiator layout within the Ferrari SF21’s sidepods.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Mercedes W12 front detail

Mercedes W12 front detail

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A look at the front end of the Mercedes W12, including some of the inboard suspension elements, one of the brake reservoirs and the steering rack.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B

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Still at altitude, but without the extreme requirements of Mexico, Red Bull has returned to a medium downforce setup in Brazil, once again utilising the spoon-shaped rear wing.

Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images

Mick Schumacher, Haas VF-21

Mick Schumacher, Haas VF-21

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Showing the disparity from the front to the rear of the grid, Haas still has to carry a relatively high downforce package in Brazil.

Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images

Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

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McLaren also utilising a relatively high downforce package, complete with the double T-Wing arrangement.

Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12

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Mercedes has also edged more towards a mid-downforce package, as denoted by the use of the Y-shaped T-Wing.

Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images

Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

Daniel Ricciardo, McLaren MCL35M

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A great view of the McLaren MCL35’s bargeboard cluster and sidepod deflector, also note how the sidepod bodywork drops off as it hugs the radiators and coolers within.

Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images

Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari SF21

Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari SF21

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Ferrari using a relatively large cooling outlet at the rear of the car, which you’ll note is subdivided by the horizontal vane beneath the upper wishbone.

Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images

Ferrari SF21 brake drum right

Ferrari SF21 brake drum right

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The right-hand front brake drum arrangement on the Ferrari SF21 utilises the bypass cavity in order airflow channeled across the face of the assembly is exposed to the wheel rim.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Ferrari SF21 brake drum left

Ferrari SF21 brake drum left

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The Ferrari appears to be set up asymmetrically, as on the left-hand side of the car the team have installed an enclosed-drum design, altering the aerodynamic and thermal interaction between it and the wheel rim.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Red Bull Racing R16B brake drum

Red Bull Racing R16B brake drum

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Red Bull has returned to their more conventional full bypass cavity with a thermal barrier applied to the panel, having run a more open configuration in Mexico.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B

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The bargeboard cluster on the Red Bull RB16B – note the feather-like top edge of the main vertical element.

Photo by: Charles Coates / Motorsport Images

Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12

Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12

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The bargeboard cluster on the Mercedes W12 for comparative purposes.

Photo by: Charles Coates / Motorsport Images

Lance Stroll, Aston Martin

Lance Stroll, Aston Martin

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As Lance Stroll climbs out of his Aston Martin AMR21 we get a great view of the two vortex generators atop the sidepod wing.

Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images

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