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Tech Bite: Toro Rosso splits exhaust with rear-wing support

As part of their large update package for the last pre-season test in Barcelona, Toro Rosso began utilising a new rear-wing centre mounting pylon. Previously the team, like many of its rivals, employed an inverted Y-Lon support (inset). This surrounds the exhaust and mounts directly to the top of the crash structure to add rigidity to the rear-wing. The new design is a full length blade design that intersects the exhaust (highlighted above and below). With the previous design offering enough rigidity, it suggests the team are trying to garner an advantage from this area. You might wonder why and how the team are able to do this. In answer to why, I'd suggest the team, whilst working...
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