An evolution of BAR's barge board and turning vane concept for Malaysia. Previously the front-axle level barge boards were separated from the turning vanes in front of the sidepods. Now the two are connected by additional low, tiny barge board, similar to that seen on the Williams. The changes...
An evolutionary design for Sepang, sporting a much deeper central spoon profile (red arrow) than its predecessor. The spoon now features a continuous curve, rather than the partially flat section seen before. The extremities of the wing are now slightly higher than the central section, improving the...
An aero development for Sepang in the form of new barge boards (2), coupled with the horizontal, knife-blade profiled turning vanes (1) already seen in Melbourne. The change improves airflow management in this area, increasing cooling capability – paramount at this race. It should also increase the...
In Australia Kimi Raikkonen lost his right-hand barge board through contact with a kerb. So, for Sepang onwards, the mounting of this element on the front bottom edge of the sidepod has been strengthened, by increasing its width and adding layers of carbon fibre around it. Note also how the chimneys...
A more traditional cooling solution than seen on the Sauber in Malaysia. Already large chimneys have grown even further to ensure adequate heat dissipation in the extreme temperatures at Sepang. Despite the chimneys' huge volume, their design does not appear to significantly disrupt airflow to the...
The C24 features sidepods with an extremely narrow bottom section – a design feature great for improving airflow management and downforce, but not so great for engine cooling (and hence reliability). The answer? Innovative V-shaped radiators, allowing for reduced sidepod height and excellent cooling...
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