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Ferrari F10 - exhaust air management 13 Nov 2010

Ferrari F10 - exhaust air management

Air blowing from the F10's exhausts goes not only under the rear of the car beside the tyres (left, single arrow), but also inside the side channels of the rear diffuser. Unlike the Red Bull, which uses a vertical window in the side channel, the Ferrari has a horizontal opening to filter the hot air...»

Ferrari F10 - blown diffuser 07 Nov 2010

Ferrari F10 - blown diffuser

Finally Ferrari implemented their complete blown diffuser solution in Brazil with the airflow from the exhausts also blowing inside the side channels. Unlike the Red Bull, it features a horizontal hole (1) rather than the vertical one of the RB6. The central section used in Korea has been modified...»

Ferrari F10 - modified brake ducts 07 Nov 2010

Ferrari F10 - modified brake ducts

An additional, small fin has been added to the front brake ducts in Brazil to gain any extra downforce possible. On Friday only Alonso had it, together with a three-slot configuration in the underbody in front of the rear tyres. It's interesting to note that in the final few races of 2010 a lot of...»

Ferrari F10 - modified rear diffuser 24 Oct 2010

Ferrari F10 - modified rear diffuser

In Korea, Ferrari have introduced the biggest evolution to the F10's diffuser since its major update at Spa. The new-look diffuser (main drawing) is visibly different in its central section from its previous incarnation (inset). The top (1) and the bottom (2) profiles are now more curved to improve...»

Ferrari F10 - modified diffuser 09 Oct 2010

Ferrari F10 - modified diffuser

In Japan Ferrari are using a slightly modified version of the diffuser they introduced at August's Belgian Grand Prix. A small omega-shaped wing (black arrow) has been added on top of the deformable structure to boost downforce slightly. The front and rear wings being used at Suzuka are virtually...»

Ferrari F10 - front wing variations 25 Sep 2010

Ferrari F10 - front wing variations

The Ferrari drivers had three different front wings to choose from on Friday at Marina Bay - a Monaco-spec, a Silverstone-spec and a new Singapore-spec. Felipe Massa tested the new one, but spent more time on the Monaco version with its single flap. Fernando Alonso alternated between the Silverstone...»

Ferrari F10 - revised rear wing 11 Sep 2010

Ferrari F10 - revised rear wing

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa ran different rear aero packages on their cars at the last round in Spa. But at Monza, the Italian team are running the same low-downforce package on both F10s. The rear wing is fitted with a revised F-duct, which features a much smaller pipe inside the...»

Ferrari F10 - updated front wing 11 Sep 2010

Ferrari F10 - updated front wing

Both Ferraris are also a running revised front wing at Monza as part of the team's low-downforce package for this circuit. It features an almost straight main plane (2), and the main flap (1) and upper flap (3) both have a far lower angle of incidence than seen at most tracks....»

Ferrari F10 - updated diffuser 29 Aug 2010

Ferrari F10 - updated diffuser

In Belgium, Ferrari have been running a modified diffuser and floor, which are similar to the ones used by McLaren and Renault. The size of the longitudinal inlet is shown clearly by the amount of visible road surface (see area highlighted in yellow). There are two longitudinal fairings in order to...»

Ferrari F10 - revised rear wing 28 Aug 2010

Ferrari F10 - revised rear wing

Ferrari have brought a new lower-downforce rear wing to Belgium, which will be used by Felipe Massa during qualifying and in the race. The revised endplates feature Red Bull-inspired gills, while the wing's main profile has a smaller flap and no longer features a slot....»

Ferrari F10 - modified rear diffuser 31 Jul 2010

Ferrari F10 - modified rear diffuser

This drawing from Hungary shows how Ferrari's diffuser has been modified to deal with the exhaust air now blowing under the floor, with the element just inside the rear tyres (1) now curved. The diffuser's side channels (2), which used to be more vertical in shape, are now also curved. The...»

Ferrari F10 - revised exhaust system 24 Jul 2010

Ferrari F10 - revised exhaust system

Following on from the new front and rear wings introduced at Silverstone, in Hockenheim Ferrari have brought refinements to the F10's exhaust system and modified the side channels of their diffuser. Inset is the first evolution of the exhaust system, introduced in Valencia, whilst the main drawing...»

Ferrari F10 - revised front wing 10 Jul 2010

Ferrari F10 - revised front wing

For the first time this season, Ferrari have introduced a double-flap solution on their front wing at Silverstone to increase downforce. The previous, single-flap solution can be seen in the top drawing and the new version in the bottom drawing. Of particular interest is the more sophisticated shape...»

Ferrari F10 - exhaust-blown diffuser 27 Jun 2010

Ferrari F10 - exhaust-blown diffuser

Ferrari have made radical changes for Valencia, introducing their version of Red Bull's exhaust-blown diffuser. They have dramatically modified the shape of their exhausts, from the previous design (1), to a lower, more RB6-inspired layout (2). They've also introduced a new gearbox case to Felipe...»

Ferrari F10 - enlarged brake ducts 12 Jun 2010

Ferrari F10 - enlarged brake ducts

Montreal is the toughest circuit for brakes - that's the reason everybody is very keen to produce bigger brake ducts to improve cooling here, as you can see with this Ferrari front duct. In addition, it is critical to choose the right friction materials for the brake pads and discs in order to cope...»

Ferrari F10 - revised F-duct control (a) 29 May 2010

Ferrari F10 - revised F-duct control (a)

Ferrari have revised the layout of their F-duct system for Turkey, in particular the mechanism by which the driver controls it. In Barcelona the driver was closing the hole using the back of his left hand (inset), a manoeuvre that was not very comfortable for Alonso, and even less so for Massa, who...»

Ferrari F10 - revised F-duct control (b) 29 May 2010

Ferrari F10 - revised F-duct control (b)

Ferrari have revised the layout of their F-duct system for Turkey, in particular the mechanism by which the driver controls it. In Barcelona the driver was closing the hole using the back of his left hand, a manoeuvre that was not very comfortable for Alonso, and even less so for Massa, who has his...»

Ferrari F10 - new engine cover wing 15 May 2010

Ferrari F10 - new engine cover wing

For Monaco Ferrari have modified the F10's engine cover to include this small wing (red arrow), in a bid to gain any downforce possible at what is the slowest circuit on the calendar. It is a solution that was tested last year by Williams and is located within the unregulated, 15cm-wide central...»

Ferrari F10 - 'F-duct' system 09 May 2010

Ferrari F10 - 'F-duct' system

In Barcelona Ferrari have introduced a full version of their 'F-duct' system. In principle, it is the same as McLaren's original design, apart from the way it is controlled by the drivers. The air streams in from one of the new side ducts on the engine cover and is then channelled into the cockpit...»

Ferrari F10 - modified rear wing 18 Apr 2010

Ferrari F10 - modified rear wing

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,...»

Ferrari F10 - aerodynamic revisions 17 Apr 2010

Ferrari F10 - aerodynamic revisions

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...»

Ferrari F10 - new floor 03 Apr 2010

Ferrari F10 - new floor

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...»

Ferrari F10 - revised front wing 28 Mar 2010

Ferrari F10 - revised front wing

Ferrari have introduced a new aero package for the F10 in Melbourne. The new front wing has notably different endplates. The outer small turning vanes are now more straight (1) and lower, while the endplate itself is more curved towards the outside (3) at the rear to better direct airflow away from...»

Ferrari F10 - modified front wing 13 Mar 2010

Ferrari F10 - modified front wing

During the last pre-season test at Barcelona, Ferrari introduced a new version of the F10's front wing. When compared to the older version (inset), we can see it features a tiny addition to the rear of the endplate (1) and a new main profile with a different flap which has a small endplate (2) on...»

Ferrari F10 - secured wheel nuts 11 Mar 2010

Ferrari F10 - secured wheel nuts

The sight of an errant wheel from Fernando Alonso's Renault bouncing across the track at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix, prompted the FIA to impose new rules this season to ensure wheel nuts remain fastened. Ferrari's solution has been to create an entirely new wheel hub, which features a catch...»

Ferrari F10 - aerodynamic wheel device 11 Mar 2010

Ferrari F10 - aerodynamic wheel device

For the 2010 season the FIA have outlawed the carbon fibre wheel fairings that became so popular in 2009. In a move that may be seen as going against the spirit of the regulations (but which has been approved by the FIA), Ferrari have instead incorporated an integral aero device (inset - yellow...»

Ferrari F10 - angled engine mounting 19 Feb 2010

Ferrari F10 - angled engine mounting

To create more room for a larger double diffuser, the F10 has its engine is mounted at a 3.5 degree angle (1). As a result, the exhaust pipe vents are located nearer the front of the car (2) than before, creating more space for a large chamber on the central diffuser. Interestingly there is a...»

Ferrari F60/F10 - exhaust comparison 08 Feb 2010

Ferrari F60/F10 - exhaust comparison

To ensure the exhaust pipe vents as far away from the rear wing as possible, Ferrari have reverted to a solution they used five seasons ago on the F2005. In contrast to the design of last year's car (see main picture, black arrow), the pipes have been mounted so they'll vent nearer the front of the...»

Ferrari F60/F10 - overhead comparison 08 Feb 2010

Ferrari F60/F10 - overhead comparison

Like all the 2010 cars, the new Ferrari features a multitude of modifications. On the F10 (top half of drawing) the most dramatic difference is the longer wheelbase, which ensures the car can now fit a larger fuel tank and a longer and narrower gearbox. The car's rear axle is now some 20-22 cm...»

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