2011 Technical

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Toro Rosso STR6 - revised front wing 10 Sep 2011

At the last round in Belgium Toro Rosso brought a new nose and in Monza they have tested a new front wing. It features a new small flap (see red arrow) to better direct the flow of air to the back of the car. The team evaluated the new wing on Friday but didn't opt to use it in qualifying and the...»

Ferrari 150° Italia - modified rear wing 10 Sep 2011

In Monza Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa have been using the new rear wing Ferrari introduced at the last round at Spa. But there are some differences on the Monza-spec wing (see main drawing), including different endplates with just two gills instead of three (see upper red arrow and inset) and a...»

Mercedes MGP W02 - rear wing 10 Sep 2011

In Italy (see inset) Mercedes are using the same rear wing they took to the last round in Belgium (see main drawing). However, to help achieve higher top speeds on Monza's long straights they have opted to use a different angle of incidence for the main plane, which now has a higher leading edge,...»

McLaren MP4-26 - rear wing 10 Sep 2011

In Italy McLaren are using the same rear wing they introduced in Spa. It is a touch more angled than those found on other cars, but seems to be advantageous in terms of grip into and out of corners and in braking areas, which in turn helps to conserve tyres....»

Red Bull RB7 - brake duct development 28 Aug 2011

Red Bull brought two different rear brake duct solutions to Belgium. This one was used by Sebastian Vettel. It has a sophisticated shape behind the brake disc, similar to that used by McLaren, to better channel air to the outside of the wheel rim. ...»

Toro Rosso STR6 - new nose design 28 Aug 2011

Toro Rosso brought a brand new nose to Belgium. Taller, flatter and longer than before, it's similar to that used by Mercedes and will improve airflow in the car's lower sections. It passed its required crash test on August 4....»

Ferrari 150° Italia - front wing variations 27 Aug 2011

Ferrari have opted to use two different front wings for the qualifying session and race in Belgium. Massa decided to stay with the one he used in Canada, whilst Alonso is running with a new version. Tested in Hungary, it features Red Bull-inspired upper flaps (red arrow), and a single main flap...»

Mercedes MGP W02 - revised front wing 27 Aug 2011

Mercedes have brought another evolution of the front wing they introduced in Hungary to Spa. As well as the additional upper flap, which was inspired by the Red Bull, there is now an additional vertical fin (large red arrow) to better direct airflow. The team have also modified the system used to...»

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