Technical
Analysis - Ferrari’s rear diffuser evolution
Car development is always intense over the opening rounds of the season, as the teams get to know their new machines and the areas of potential performance gain.
In Bahrain Ferrari brought another new update to their rear diffuser. The miniature flaps introduced on the outer rear edges of the diffuser at the end of 2015 (left inset) have undergone a major evolution, with the elements now much larger (main drawing - right inset shows changes from above).
The diffuser’s outer footplate has also grown in size and altered in shape. All these changes work together to help the diffuser produce more downforce. Other revisions to the SF16-H in Sakhir (unseen here) included floor modifications near the vertical turning vanes at the front of the sidepods.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
News ‘Fast and courageous’ – Horner’s verdict on Lawson’s ‘exceptional’ F1 return in Austin
News Alonso admits Aston Martin have ‘an uphill battle’ to score points as Stroll says there’s ‘a lot of work ahead’
News ‘It wasn’t an easy decision’ – Alpine boss Oakes opens up on end of engine programme as he explains timeline for finding new supplier
Feature IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix