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10 June 2006

BMW Sauber F1.06 - revised barge boards

A small but useful change for Silverstone, these elements now feature a saw-tooth profile at the base, similar to the design used by Ferrari. This substantially ups the effectiveness of the barge boards, by dramatically reducing the vortices generated in this area, hence improving the aero efficiency of the bottom of the car.