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Sauber C31 - updated exhaust layout 12 May 2012

Sauber C31 - updated exhaust layout

Sauber have retained for the Spanish round all the new solutions they tested at Mugello. The most important is the adoption of McLaren-style exhausts, which has necessitated some modification of the C31's sidepods. The team, however, have kept the small opening in front of the rear tyres which they...»

Sauber C31 - brake ducts 24 Mar 2012

Sauber C31 - brake ducts

More and more teams are gleaning aerodynamic benefits from their brake ducts, with those at the front improving the flow of air in the space between the tyre and the chassis and the rear ducts boosting downforce. At the Barcelona tests, Sauber followed Williams' lead and introduced drums with no...»

Sauber C31 - exhaust positioning 15 Mar 2012

Sauber C31 - exhaust positioning

Following an FIA clampdown designed to eliminate blown diffusers, teams have had to rethink exhaust positioning this year. Sauber's solution sees the hot exhaust air directed in a wide and low direction towards the rear of the car (yellow arrows), between the tyres and the diffuser. It relies on the...»

Sauber C31 - vented chassis/nosecone 20 Feb 2012

Sauber C31 - vented chassis/nosecone

In Jerez Sauber evaluated a chassis vent similar in style to the one Ferrari used on the F2008's nosecone back in 2008. At the time it was a significant innovation, allowing airflow from under the car to pass to the top of the chassis to improve the car's overall aero balance. But the solution was...»

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