In Brazil, Ferrari tried to optimize the F2008 to improve the car's aero efficiency, whilst reducing drag and turbulence. In the crowded area, close to its rear wheels, the F2008 sported revised versions of its inner fairings, which had been extended to completely cover the wheel rim (see inset's...
Not strictly a change, but much more visible in Brazil thanks to David Coulthard's one-off white livery, was this interesting detail regarding Red Bull's placement of ballast in the front wing assembly. As on most cars, the RB4 has tiny blocks of wolfram/tungsten inside the wing's main profile,...
Not a big change, but this is just one of a many subtle modifications brought by the team to Brazil. The team wanted to find ways to increase downforce at the rear, without altering the angle of the rear wing, which is especially important at Interlagos as all teams need to improve straight-line...
Introduced a few races back and used again in Brazil is this evolution of McLaren's brake cooling drums. Previously the drums were open, with the brake disc not included within the carbon fibre cover, leaving the edge of the disc and its outer face open to the inducted airflow. Now the drum assembly...
For the final race of the season in Brazil, McLaren have introduced a completely new rear wing. The flap has two outer extensions, which jut out to the main profile's entry edge (see inset and green arrow). Each triangular protrusion partially covers the main profile, thereby creating a channel for...
For Brazil, Williams have modified the FW30's front wing. Both the main profile and the middle flap now feature a curved 'step' at their extremities (see inset and yellow highlighted area), instead of the previous straight versions. This change helps to improve the airflow in this area, increasing...
