Mercedes W13 nose comparison
Photograph by: Giorgio Piola
As part of its update package for the French Grand Prix, Mercedes has made changes to the nose, with the nose passages of the driver’s cooling holes increased in size.
Detail of the Mercedes W13 brake drum
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At the other end of the car, we have a rare view of the rear brake duct from behind, which, as you’ll notice, has fins mounted on the drum to help redirect airflow as it passes. .
Mercedes W13 detail
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Underneath the DRS capsule, we are greeted by a view of the actuator and mechanism used to raise the top flap when the DRS is deployed.
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1-75, side detail
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Ferrari’s new floor as fitted to Charles Leclerc’s car which features a much lower outer part for the tunnel entrance and therefore a more defined ramp-like exit to the side undercut.
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1-75, side detail
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Here it is from the other side, showing how much lower the outer part of the tunnel entrance is compared to the innermost section.
Ferrari F1-75 T Tray Damper
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Ferrari also used a damping system as part of its bib stay setup so that the bib doesn’t oscillate too much as vertical force is applied when the plate hits the track.
Mercedes W13 rear detail
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A wider view of the rear of the Mercedes W13 that was separated from the main chassis as the mechanics prepared the car for action. Note the wider rear wing that the team recently introduced, with the lapped outer section straightened as it meets the endplate, rather than creating a spiral arch.
McLaren MCL36 brake drum detail
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A look at the internals of the McLaren MCL36 brake assembly, with its brake disc housing and caliper duct surround. Also note the shape of the floor and the fences in the background.
Rear detail of the Aston Martin AMR22
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The rear wing of the Aston Martin features two central mounting pillars and a leading edge leading up to the main plane.
Front detail of the Alpine A522
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A look at the back section of the Alpine A522 with a thick scythe shaped stay used to bridge the gap between it and the chassis.
AlphaTauri AT03 brake drum detail
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A look at the rear brake setup on the AlphaTauri without the outer drum in place. Note how a disc housing is used in the rear of the car, just as it is in the front.
Detail of the nose and front wing of the Alpine A522
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Alpine’s front wing, you’ll notice, has an S-shaped dive plane mounted on the endplate, while the top flap has been trimmed in the center section to help balance out the rear wing options. .
Rear detail of the Alpine A522
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At the other end of the car, Alpine now has a wide variety of options when it comes to rear wings, with the team once again opting for their latest installment.
Front detail of Ferrari F1-75
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A look at the front of the Ferrari F1-75 without the nose and dash panel attached. This gives us a look at some of the suspension elements inside.
Haas VF-22 front wing detail
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A look at the latest VF-22 forward wing endplate dive plane specification. Haas has had this spec up its sleeve since Silverstone, but it has yet to compete. He will probably put the two variants together again this weekend before choosing which option is more suitable.
Haas VF-22 front wing detail
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For comparison, here’s the older spec dive plane, which has more of a boom style look.
Alpine A522 front brake
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The Alpine A522 under construction reveals some details, including its scythe-shaped stand, which is usually hidden behind the bodywork. The two bulkhead intakes, which marry the nose channels, feed fresh air to the driver, while stickers that have been placed on the brake drum to control temperatures.
Front view of the Red Bull Racing RB18
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A good shot of the Red Bull RB18 under construction, with the calipers removed we can see the brake disc, which on top is covered by the fairing that has been continuously optimized throughout the first half of the season.
Red Bull Racing RB18 brake drum detail
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The RB18 brake assembly now with the caliper and part of the drum installed for comparison.
Alpine A522 steering wheel
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The Alpine A522 steering wheel with the various buttons, rotary and switches that help control the various power units and chassis functions.
Haas VF-22 lower
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The board, as used by Haas, you’ll notice, has titanium skid blocks inserted around the holes used to measure flex and wear.
Haas VF-22 cooling
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The Haas VF-22’s side cooling gill panels were opened wide to cope with the demands of the heat at Paul Ricard.
Haas VF-22 front brake detail
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A look at the Haas VF-22 front brake assembly while the brake drum is not attached. Note the caliper surround which supplies cool air from the main intake scoop and also has a heat resistant coating to help further control temperatures.
Detail of the nose of the Ferrari F1-75
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Ferrari with noses waiting for construction outside the garage. Like many teams, it has opted to have a vanity panel in the front section of the nose so that it can make changes to its design if they see fit without the need for repeated crash testing.
Ferrari F1-75 front wing
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Now with the front wing attached to the F1-75, we can see where the dash panel bridges the gap between the nose tip and the front wing.
Detail of the nose of the Alfa Romeo C42
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The front wing of the Alfa Romeo C42 with the upper fins separated to one side shows how much of the wing is movable.