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How F1's 2018 development race is unfolding
For the second round of the 2018 Formula 1 world championship the circus travelled to Bahrain with the Sakhir International Circuit presenting a very different challenge to Albert Park. Since changing to a night time event cooling requirements have been eased slightly but the region’s warm climate means that the power unit and tyres are a little more sensitive to the higher ambient and track temperatures. Car modifications generally include opening bodywork to vent latent heat from around the coolers, while the drums surrounding the hubs are adjusted to direct heat generated by the brakes through the open face of the wheel rim, reducing tyre warmup. Brake temperatures can also be...
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