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F1 Tech Updates for British GP 2024

Published on 2024-07-04

The British Grand Prix, the final leg of a grueling tripleheader, sees a flurry of development activity despite the tight turnaround.

Red Bull Focuses on Floor Performance

Red Bull takes center stage with a brand new floor featuring revisions to the body and edge. This upgrade is exclusive to Max Verstappen for now, with Sergio Perez getting some rookie track time in FP1.

Mercedes Balances Drag and Performance

Mercedes opts for a strategic approach with circuit-specific upgrades. New front and rear wings target drag reduction and car balance for the demands of Silverstone. Additionally, a smaller front brake duct inlet caters to the cooler British temperatures. However, a rear corner update prioritizes raw performance by increasing local downforce.

McLaren Tailors Downforce with Flexible Options

McLaren's upgrades prioritize adaptability. They introduce a low-downforce rear wing complemented by three beam wing options – high, medium, and low load configurations. Additionally, an engine cover tweak enhances cooling efficiency.

Aston Martin Pushes Performance Boundaries

Aston Martin joins the development fight with a new front wing and rear corner, both designed to boost performance.

Haas Takes the Most Comprehensive Approach

Haas emerges as the biggest upgrader, introducing a comprehensive suite of modifications across seven key areas. These include a completely new floor with revised body, fences, and edges to optimize downforce generation. Additionally, developments to the sidepod inlet, mirror stay, engine cover, and rear corner all work in conjunction with the new floor for improved airflow management.

Stealthy Upgrades: Material Changes Under the Radar

While the focus is on these new parts, it's important to remember that teams might make non-design changes for weight reduction. These material upgrades wouldn't be officially listed, potentially masking further development efforts across the grid.

Upgrades in Details

Red Bull Racing

  • Floor Body (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
  • Floor Edge (Performance – Local Load)

Mercedes

  • Front Wing (Circuit specific – Balance Range)
  • Rear Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)
  • Front Corner (Circuit specific – Cooling Range)
  • Rear Corner (Performance – Local Load)

McLaren

  • Rear Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)
  • Beam Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range): High load Beamwing
  • Beam Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range): Mid load Beamwing
  • Beam Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range): Low load Beamwing
  • Coke/Engine Cover (Circuit specific – Cooling Range)

Aston Martin

  • Front Wing (Performance – Local Load)
  • Rear Corner (Performance – Local Load)

RB

  • Halo (Performance – Flow Conditioning)

Kick Sauber

  • Floor Fences (Performance – Flow Conditioning)

Haas

  • Floor Body (Performance – Local Load)
  • Floor Fences (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
  • Floor Edge (Performance – Local Load)
  • Sidepod Inlet (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
  • Coke/Engine Cover (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
  • Mirror Stay (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
  • Rear Corner (Performance – Local Load)

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