Here you can see how Mercedes have evolved the bodywork around the MGP-W01's exhausts. In Melbourne (see inset) there was an additional gill linked to the exhaust opening (highlighted in blue), which respected the single-opening rule. In Sepang they have modified the bodywork (see main drawing) to...»
To improve the cooling of the Toro Rosso in Malaysia's high temperatures, the team have modified the bodywork around the exhausts. Unlike the exhaust used in Melbourne (see inset), the exhaust opening is no longer visible from the side (see main drawing). This solution was also used in Bahrain....»
Three races into the season the FIA have declared outboard mirrors too dangerous and have banned them. The ban was to come in at the forthcoming Chinese Grand Prix, but after the teams complained of time constraints, it will instead be introduced from May's Spanish race. Ferrari were the first team...»
Ferrari tested a new floor in Malaysia that included an opening in front of the rear tyres, something only McLaren have had from the beginning of the season. Its purpose is to feed air to the side channel of the rear diffuser in order to increase its efficiency. This solution was taken off the...»
In both the first two races Red Bull suffered problems with their front wheel upright's brake-rim attachment - on Friday morning in Bahrain on Vettel's car, and on his again in Melbourne when the front-left wheel came loose. For Malaysia the team have worked hard to avoid the problem, checking the...»
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