The RB5 is almost certainly the most innovative and extreme car on the 2009 grid. Its chassis is very high at the front, with its unique U-shape meaning the front suspension's lower wishbones share almost a single pickup point, with just a small separation in between (red arrow). This solution has...
A KERS-related failure on Kimi Raikkonen's car in opening practice at Sepang allowed us to see how the system's large battery is packaged in a carbon fibre box within the F60's chassis. It is located in a cavity under the chassis, the presence of which means a significantly smaller fuel tank than...
For Sepang, McLaren have introduced asymmetric sidepods, the left one now housing the electronics box for the car's KERS system. This means that compared to the Melbourne design, the bodywork is more bulbous and wider in section at the rear. Note also the wider exhaust opening to evacuate more hot...
From this angle you can clearly see the controversial opening (in yellow) in the protested Williams diffuser. This brings more air into the central part of the diffuser, allowing it to work harder to increase downforce. Most rivals believe this hole to be against the spirit and/or wording of the...
For Sepang, Toyota have introduced this quite sophisticated front brake duct, with a venturi shape to improve the airflow inside the duct and hence improve the cooling of the brakes. Brake specialists Brembo have supplied updated callipers to all six of their customers - BMW Sauber, Brawn GP,...
