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A brand new rear wing for China. The main profile and flap sport a curved profile at the centre, with the exit edge of the flap remaining completely flat. The endplates feature a drag-reducing cut at the rear of the top edge, similar to that on the Williams. They also have a long, vertical slit just...»
In Turkey, Toro Rosso are the latest team to adopt the double-decker wing, first introduced by Renault last year and since adopted by others in various forms. The upper profile extends from the inside edge of the endplate, exactly as on the Renault. The benefits of this solution are better handling...»
As seen earlier in the year on the Toyota and Ferrari, in Hungary Toro Rosso introduced rim shields for their rear wheels. A carbon lip is applied to the outer face of the wheel with the aim of improving brake cooling, whilst at the same time providing a minor aerodynamic gain by cutting turbulence...»
The STR1's apparent similarities to the Red Bull RB1 have been subject of much discussion, but there are some clear differences. The lower parts of the sidepods (1) have shrunk and become more rounded, following the fashion for a reduced cross section. This helps improve the quality of airflow...»