Turkish GP: Latest F1 technical developments

Red Bull Racing RB16 suspension detail

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This image of the Red Bull reveals the adjustability of the pushrod beneath the aerodynamic fairing.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

AlphaTauri AT01 front brake detail

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A look at the Alpha Tauri AT01’s front brake assembly prior to the brake drum being installed - note the cowl mounted to the right of the disc, this will help to direct the airflow crossing across the face of the assembly once the drum has been mounted.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

AlphaTauri AT01 front brake detail

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Here’s the front brake assembly on the AT01 with the brake drum installed, as we can see the cowl now helps to form a duct in order that the airflow being transported through the assembly and out of the wheel face is also directed more effectively.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Renault F1 Team R.S.20 side detail

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No bodywork on the Renault RS20’s sidepods allows us to see how the electronics and radiators are packaged. Note how having the upper-impact spar mounted in a lower position clears a pathway for the airflow to make its way into the sidepod inlet. Note the wire mesh that’s been installed in front of the radiator to prevent larger lumps of molten tyre debris being able to attach to the radiator, which would reduce performance.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

McLaren MCL35 front detail

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The McLaren MCL35 during construction - note the exposed inboard suspension elements, such as the heave damper, whilst we can see quite clearly the channels within the brake assembly that carry cool air from the inlet to the brake calipers.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

McLaren MCL35 front brake detail

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A close up of the MCL35’s front brake assembly whilst still under construction shows us how the airflow is fed through two channels to cool the caliper.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

McLaren MCL35 front brake detail

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A look at the brake assembly on the other side with the caliper cooling pipework completely installed

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Mercedes F1 W11 front brake detail

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The Mercedes W11’s brake duct detail that’s exposed when the drum isn’t fitted, note the silver bypass pipe which takes airflow captured by the main inlet scoop and ejects it out of the wheel face.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Mercedes F1 W11 front brake detail

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Here’s the assembly with the brake drum installed, note how Mercedes not only has the large L-shaped air scoop but also three smaller scoops beneath.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Ferrari SF1000 front brake detail

10/20

Ferrari has reverted to its hooped brake duct spec used since the start of the season, rather than the more enclosed one tested at the last few races.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Alfa Romeo Racing C39 front brake detail

11/20

Alfa Romeo’s front brake inlet has some interesting features to help divert and capture the airflow and deliver it to the various components within, allowing it to not only keep things cool but also acting as an aerodynamic tool.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Alfa Romeo Racing C39 front wing detail

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Alfa has not moved away from the unloaded front wing design introduced in 2019 but the upper flaps have been developed throughout. Note how it uses a small Gurney section on the trailing edge of the flap behind the adjuster to really define the two sections.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Alfa Romeo C39 diffuser detail

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The outlet above the rain light is always a noteworthy feature to bear in mind, as is the duckbill flap above it. Meanwhile, the Gurney-like flap beneath the crash structure also has an interesting horizontal slot in it too that only goes as far as where the perforated Gurney below starts to change shape.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

McLaren MCL35 diffuser detail

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McLaren’s diffuser is still pretty different to everyone else's in the central portion, with the ramp section tapering in more tightly than all the other teams.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Red Bull Racing RB16 rear brake detail

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Red Bull’s rear suspension and brake assembly, which as you’ll note has the inlet in the upright section that was introduced a few races ago.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Racing Point RP20 detail

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An interesting shot here, as it shows how the sidepod bodywork fits over the side impact spar. Racing Point is now the only team on the grid to have its spar in the higher position.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Williams FW43 front brake detail

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The front brake duct on the Williams FW43 - note how the lower section of the brake fence is indented to allow for the fins.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Williams FW43 rear brake detail

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At the rear of the Williams FW43 we can see the inlet that the team has carved into the brake fence in order that airflow is captured in the air gap between it and the tyre.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Racing Point RP20 sidepods detail

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A close up of Racing Point’s deflector panel – the Venetian-blind section has a very specific shape in order to alter the direction of the airflow as it travels by.

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Racing Point RP20 floor detail