MIAMI GRAND PRIX : UPGRADES F1 TEAMS IMPLEMENTED

Mercedes

Updated component The primary reason for the update Geometric differences compared to the previous version. Brief description of how the update works
Front Wing Endplate Performance – Local Load New endplate with smaller chord vertical tip elements. The new design improves front wing efficiency by reducing the pressure difference between the top and bottom surfaces at the wingtip.
Rear Wing Performance –Drag reduction New smaller rear wing mainplane. This rear wing configuration provides rear downforce and reduced drag. Based on circuit simulations, this is likely to be preferred over our higher downforce option, which has been used at the first four races of the season.
Beam Wing Performance –Drag reduction New smaller chord beam wing flap. The new beam wing design is paired with the new rear wing configuration and also generates reduced downforce and lower drag as part of the lower drag aero package for Miami.

Ferrari

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Updated component The primary reason for the update Geometric differences compared to the previous version A brief description on how the update works
Rear Wing Circuit specific – Drag Range Lower Downforce Top Rear Wing design Depowered Top Rear Wing profiles introduction to adapt to the new Miami International Autodrome circuit layout peculiarities and efficiency requirements

 

McLaren

Updated component The primary reason for the update Geometric differences compared to the previous version. A brief description of how the update works
Front Suspension Reliability Increased chord for the IB section of the FLWB FWD Leg This update focuses on improving tether and brake line packaging around the front lower wishbone forward leg for a better quality finish with little impact on car aerodynamics.
Floor Edge Reliability Additional Floor Spat Region Stay This additional stay will better understand porpoising on the existing floor, as seen on other competitors.

 

Alpine

 

Updated component The primary reason for the update Geometric differences compared to the previous version A brief description on how the update works
Rear Corner Performance – Local Load Rear brake drum flick- the higher angle of incidence Change of angle of incidence brings more downforce to the rear of the car with more drag as the air is subsequently diverted in an upwards trajectory
Rear Corner Performance – Local Load Rear brake drum flick – with extended end plate on the rear brake drum flick brings more downforce by improving the airflow around the inside of the rear wheels

 

Williams

Updated component The primary reason for the update Geometric differences compared to the previous version A brief description on how the update works
Cooling Louvres The circuit specific – Cooling Range Change the number of louvers on the sidepod panel Simple change to the volume of air flowing through the coolers. This case increases the flow compared to previously raced parts and improves the cooling. This is simply to tune the car to the cooling demands of Miami and can be applied to one or both sides of the car.

 

Alfa Romeo Sauber

Updated component The primary reason for the update Geometric differences compared to the previous version. A brief description on how the update works
Cooling Louvres The circuit specific – Cooling Range A new configuration of the louvers on the top of the sidepod. A different structure with more open louvers on the sidepod will allow us to respond in the best possible way to the expected cooling requirements of this track.

 

Haas

Updated component The primary reason for the update Geometric differences compared to the previous version A brief description on how the update works
Rear Wing Circuit specific – Drag Range We have a flap option, a trimmed version of one of our regular wing assemblies. This is merely a cost-effective way of adding a lower drag to the variant of an existing rear wing to our range.

 

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