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Ferrari Doubles Down on Development
Following a major upgrade introduced at Imola, Ferrari wastes no time in bringing another substantial package to Barcelona. This new iteration focuses on airflow with modifications to the sidepods, engine cover undercut, floor fences, body, and edges. Additionally, a reworked diffuser and adjustments to the halo highlight Ferrari's commitment to optimizing their car's overall downforce and handling. A circuit-specific rear wing further emphasizes their focus on tailoring performance to the demands of the Spanish track.
Red Bull Prioritizes Cooling and Performance
Red Bull follows a similar approach, introducing upgrades with a dual focus on circuit-specific needs and overall performance. Their revised sidepod inlet, engine cover, and floor body aim to improve cooling efficiency, particularly important for the warmer Spanish climate. Additionally, a new beam wing and rear wing endplate showcase Red Bull's commitment to raw performance gains.
Other Teams Make Strategic Tweaks
While Mercedes and McLaren opt for stability with no new parts, other teams make targeted adjustments. Aston Martin upgrades its front suspension fairings, brake ducts, and rear corner to increase downforce. Williams, after previously introducing weight-saving measures, aims for consistency by bringing both cars up to the same specification. Haas joins the development fray with a small rear winglet designed for a localized downforce boost.
Upgrades in Details
Red Bull Racing
- Sidepod Inlet (Circuit specific – Cooling Range)
- Coke/Engine Cover (Circuit specific – Cooling Range)
- Floor Body (Circuit specific – Cooling Range)
- Beam Wing (Performance – Local Load)
- Rear Wing Endplate (Performance – Local Load)
Aston Martin
- Front Suspension (Performance – Local Load)
- Front Corner (Performance – Local Load)
- Rear Corner (Performance – Local Load)
RB
- Front Corner (Circuit specific – Cooling Range)
- Coke/Engine Cover (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
- Sidepod Inlet (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
- Floor Body (Performance – Local Load)
- Rear Wing (Performance – Local Load)
- Beam Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)
Ferrari
- Rear Wing (Circuit specific – Drag Range)
- Coke/Engine Cover (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
- Floor Fences (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
- Floor Body (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
- Floor Edge (Performance – Local Load)
- Diffuser (Performance – Local Load)
- Halo (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
Kick Sauber
- Rear Wing (Performance – Flow Conditioning)
- Front Corner (Performance – Flow Conditioning)