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F1 Tech Updates for Saudi Arabian GP 2024

Published on 2024-03-07

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the second race of the 2024 F1 season, sees several teams bringing circuit-specific upgrades to tackle the high-speed Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Here's a breakdown of the key technical tweaks.

Focus on Drag Reduction and Cooling

  • Mercedes: The only team with a non-drag-focused upgrade, Mercedes boasts a new lower deflector on the rear corner to improve local load.
  • Red Bull: Red Bull leads the upgrade pack with a new engine cover for better airflow, additional cooling louvers, and revised front and rear wings optimized for reduced drag.
  • Ferrari & McLaren: Both teams adopt similar tweaks to their rear wings and beam wings, prioritizing drag reduction for Jeddah's long straights.
  • Aston Martin: Aston Martin joins the drag-reduction party with a new rear wing, along with a front corner adaptation designed to improve airflow downstream from the front tires.
  • Williams: Williams upgrades their beam wing for better drag performance and implements cooling-related changes to the front brake ducts.

Holdovers from Bahrain

  • Alpine, Haas, and Stake: With the race coming just after the season opener, Alpine, Haas, and Stake have opted to stick with their Bahrain setups for this round.

Targeting Top Performance

These upgrades highlight the teams' strategies to conquer the unique demands of the Jeddah circuit. With a focus on drag reduction and efficient cooling, the battle for supremacy on this high-speed track promises to be intense.

Upgrades in details

Red Bull Racing

  • Coke/Engine Cover (Circuit specific – Cooling Range)
  • Rear Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)
  • Beam Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)

Mercedes

  • Rear Corner (Performance – Local Load)

Ferrari

  • Rear Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)
  • Beam Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)

McLaren

  • Rear Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)
  • Beam Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)

RB

  • Coke/Engine Cover (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
  • Cooling Louvres (Circuit specific – Cooling Range)
  • Front Wing (Circuit specific – Balance Range)
  • Rear Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)

Williams

  • Beam Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)
  • Front Corner (Circuit specific – Drag Range)

Aston Martin

  • Front Corner (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
  • Rear Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)

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