Red Bull introduced a modified front wing in China. Although it featured an altered flap, the most interesting change was the addition of two turning vanes under the RB6's nose (see red arrow). The vanes are similar in style to those run by Toyota last year, and they also feature on this year's...»
Although Ferrari's version of McLaren's rear aero package doesn't yet feature an interpretation of the MP4-25's driver-controlled F-duct system, most of the new F10 components are very similar to the British team's solution. Not only is air directed on to the rear wing's flap, which features a slot,...»
In China Red Bull introduced a small vertical duct (see red arrow) to the rear of the RB6. This has been designed to prevent the hot air from the exhaust blowing onto the rear tyres and to better direct the air towards the diffuser's side channel....»
In China Ferrari were the second team, after BMW Sauber, to introduce a system similar to McLaren's solution to reduce rear wing drag and downforce on straights. Mercedes and Williams have also trialled systems this weekend. Other changes on the Ferrari include a new underbody behind the front wing...»
Mercedes have introduced a simpler, and more experimental version of McLaren's current rear wing solution. Like on the Ferrari, there isn't an F-duct, and the air doesn't flow inside the engine cover fin. Two small openings (1) feed airflow through an aero channel to two slots on the back of the...»
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