McLaren MCL38 rear wing detailPhoto by: Giorgio PiolaMcLaren has modified its rear wing for Saudi Arabia with a dipped section in the centre of the mainplane and upper flap... read more »
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The focus is on a thin piece of carbon fibre that connects the uppermost flap to the nosecone.While it is detail-driven by a cute reading of the rulebook, it has not sparked... read more »
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One of the more fascinating of these was, as would probably be expected, hidden in the launch renders but could be seen in the images taken of the real car as the team... read more »
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Photo by: Erik JuniusAlpine A523 detailA new front wing configuration is available to Alpine in Las Vegas, with a trim made across the span of the upper flaps' trailing... read more »
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The upgrade on the RB19 incorporates the semi-detached wing tip section that has been pursued by the other teams for several races now.The new arrangement has a metal bracket... read more »
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While a number of outfits, including Ferrari, opted to bring bespoke aerodynamic designs for the high-speed Monza track, Red Bull went for a more low-key approach.With its RB19... read more »
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They have utilised a feature that connects the rear wing endplate and upper flap's tip section differently in a bid to help manipulate airflow in this area of the car. It... read more »
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Alpine A523 front wing detailPhoto by: Giorgio PiolaAlpine followed-up on the introduction of a new front wing architecture at Silverstone with a fresh upper flap design in... read more »
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It follows the more substantial changes that the team made to its front wing's architecture at the British Grand Prix, signifying the position that this new upper flap... read more »
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As expected, given the propensity for teams to do so, the main changes are made in the outer portion, altering how the flaps and endplate interact in order to improve the... read more »
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The new design still harnesses many of its predecessor's features, such as the semi-detached flap and endplate juncture.However, there's also a big change to how the... read more »
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Ferrari installed a new rear wing on the SF-23 which featured a revised layout for the mainplane, top flap and the tip section of the endplate. These changes all appeared... read more »
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The squad duly arrived in Australia with a new layout for its front wing, which took into account a revised flap arrangement as well as tweaks to the endplate and diveplane... read more »
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The changes made to the outer portion of the front wing's upper flap and where it connects with the endplate will be familiar, as a number of teams have made headway in... read more »
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The new enforced concept called for a total rethink, given the upper section of endplate had been eradicated and a contoured transition was needed to join with the mainplane... read more »
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The FIA insisted on a more stringent layout, in order to prevent any elaborate concepts that might erode the foundations for good racing upon which the regulations had been... read more »
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Haas has trimmed the upper flap of its rear wing for Spa-Francorchamps, as it looks to reduce some of the drag being generated and improve straight-line speed.Aston Martin... read more »
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At the Spanish Grand Prix world champion Max Verstappen saw his final push lap in qualifying ruined by a malfunctioning DRS flap, which made him abort the lap.While Red Bull... read more »
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The Drag Reduction System (DRS) is a controversial driver-controlled device aimed at aiding overtaking and increasing the chances of wheel-to-wheel racing in Formula 1.The... read more »
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While some of the changes seen have been quite dramatic, like the Mercedes sidepods, other modifications have been more subtle and offer us some insight in to how teams feel... read more »
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If one of them could get a top speed edge over the other, then that could prove decisive in holding the advantage over the course of the grand prix itself.It was no surprise,... read more »
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Not for the first time this season, Red Bull's mechanics could once again be seen fixing a problem with the DRS actuator and mechanism during second practice in Qatar on... read more »
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Hamilton's DRS flap was adjudged to have opened beyond the 85mm maximum slot gap, and thus he was disqualified from his first-place start in the sprint race following a... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has been disqualified from the qualifying results in Sao Paulo after the DRS flap on his W12 failed to satisfy the FIA. read more »
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F1 cars have been fitted with DRS (drag reduction system) since 2011, allowing drivers within one second of the car ahead to open a flap on the rear wing that gives them... read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
7th of April 2024
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Pos | Driver | Points |
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1 | Max Verstappen | 51 |
2 | Charles Leclerc | 47 |
3 | Sergio Perez | 46 |
4 | Carlos Sainz | 40 |
5 | Oscar Piastri | 28 |
6 | Lando Norris | 27 |
7 | George Russell | 18 |
8 | Fernando Alonso | 16 |
9 | Lance Stroll | 9 |
10 | Lewis Hamilton | 8 |
Pos | Team | Points |
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1 | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 97 |
2 | Ferrari | 93 |
3 | McLaren Mercedes | 55 |
4 | Mercedes | 26 |
5 | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 25 |
6 | RB Honda RBPT | 6 |
7 | Haas Ferrari | 4 |
8 | Williams Mercedes | 0 |
9 | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 0 |
10 | Alpine Renault | 0 |