A small, but interesting change in Melbourne relates to the outer extremities of the bridge wing. They now feature a wider chord section than before, as well as long slits (arrow) to help generate the kind of suction effect normally associated with a more conventional flap-main profile assembly. The...
This solution (circled) was the first aero development the team applied to the car, even before the 'delta winglets' were added on the nose, and remains an important part of the car's basic aero package, after both wind tunnel results and CFD calculations confirmed its importance in increasing the...
McLaren's MP4-23 features an interesting rear wing, which has been deeply revised both in terms of its main profile and its endplates. These endplates still sport the now atypical horizontal slits, which reduce the turbulence generated by the impact of the airflow where they attach to the main...
It is interesting to note how quickly BMW Sauber's barge board solution for the F1.08 was adopted by Renault on their R28 (circled and red arrow). This area is crucial, as it manages the flow of cooling air to the car's radiators and can also be used to divert air towards the rear wing to create an...
During testing in Barcelona, Red Bull introduced a striking 'shark fin' extension to the RB4's engine cover (red arrow). The modification dramatically increased the surface area of this section and was introduced to provide better airflow to the rear wing and maximize the car's stability under...
This is, without doubt, one of the most radical solutions seen so far in 2008 and was introduced by BMW Sauber to try to optimise the F1.08's balance. The solution provides a better quality of airflow to the car's sidepod inlets and rear end, without generating a noticeable amount of downforce. The...
With the F2008's overall balance looking strong since its debut, Ferrari have concentrated their efforts on the car's finer points. One interesting improvement has been the revised layout of the steering wheel's switches, which have been changed to better suit the drivers' preferences. The switch...
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