Several interesting changes were introduced to the front wing of the McLaren for the Silverstone race. The wing's main profile has now been split (see inset), with a wider element at the back and a narrower one towards the front (see inset's arrows). The car's nose pillars are no longer attached to...»
During pre-season testing back in February, BMW Sauber added two profiled winglets to the F1.08's engine cover. At Silverstone Honda have adopted a similar solution, adding two centrally-positioned wide winglets (see circled area and arrow) to the RA108's engine cover in an effort to improve the...»
Toyota have brought to Silverstone a modified slitted rear wing (red arrows). Though not entirely new, the wing features a completely revised flap, the depth of which has been reduced at its centre to minimise any airflow blockage. The lower portion of the airflow now passes through the slit,...»
During the test session at Silverstone ahead of this weekend's race, Red Bull evaluated a variety of solutions to improve the RB4's balance. One outcome of this intensive work was a revised front wing, as shown in the lower drawing (previous version above). This sports a different main profile that...»
For Silverstone Force India have introduced a deeply revised aero package, which includes new sidepod bodywork and winglets. By far the most striking new element is the engine cover, which sports a huge shark fin, similar to those found on the Renaults, Red Bulls and Toro Rossos. The aim of this new...»
Compared with Force India's extensive aero redevelopment for Silverstone, the changes to the F2008 look insignificant at first sight. But Ferrari have in fact developed many details of the car to optimise its already excellent balance for the specific demands of the British track. One interesting...»
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