News Details

Tech bite: Ferrari introduces new front-wing in France

Ferrari has introduced a front-wing upgrade for this weekend's French Grand Prix, as it seeks to cut its deficit to the dominant Mercedes team. The Italian outfit is one of a handful to have followed the 'outwash' development path – Mercedes meanwhile has a more traditional front-wing – which means the team are trying to force outer airflow around the front tyre by running a shallow front-wing. The old-spec wing (below) features a deeper curve where the front elements are positioned low before rising up closer to the tyre. The endplate is also straight, which creates a narrower channel for the airflow to escape. Old: Canada-spec front-wing with deeper dip and...
Full Story »
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

No 'B spec' car for Paul Ricard - Abiteboul

Jun.13 Cyril Abiteboul has denied that Renault's upgrade for its home...
5y ago from OneStopStrategy.com

Honda confirm more powerful Spec-3 PU for France

Honda technical director, Toyoharu Tanabe, has confirmed that three cars...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com

No B spec car for Paul Ricard – Abiteboul

Cyril Abiteboul has denied that Renault's upgrade for its home race in...
5y ago from ThisIsF1.com

Honda to introduce Spec 3 engine for France

Honda will introduce its ‘Spec 3' engine in France Three of the...
5y ago from SpeedCafe.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

MotoGP unveils new brand identity at Barcelona season...

MotoGP has unveiled its new logos as the championship updates its brand...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Penske purchases Grand Prix Association of Long Beach

Penske Entertainment announced Thursday that it has acquired the Grand...

AJ Foyt technical director Michael Cannon leaves team

Michael Cannon, AJ Foyt Racing’s revered engineer and technical...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Move prepared: Newcastle working to beat Man Utd...

Newcastle United are planning to make a move for Sporting Lisbon wonderkid...
36m ago from CaughtOffside.com

Exclusive: Arsenal & Chelsea scouts keeping close...

Arsenal and Chelsea scouts have been closely monitoring Sao Paulo...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Arsenal dealt yet another injury blow – but...

Arsenal may have another injury concern to worry about as Leandro Trossard...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.