This mock-up shows what the FIA's CDG wing design would look like on a current Formula One car. The two-part wing, a result of aero research done by the sport's governing body in conjunction with technical partner AMD, is designed to promote overtaking by lessening airflow disruption immediately...
Like all the teams, Red Bull brought along a special aero package for the fast Monza track, reducing wing profile sections as much as possible. Of particular note was their unusual top profile on the rear wing, with its curving leading edges. This is connected to the small flap by three small,...
Hungary saw Red Bull's final major aerodynamic revisions to their RB01 machine before they switch their attentions to the detailed design process for next year's car. Here, we see a revised engine cover, with even narrower sidepods sculpted inwards at the rear. This tighter rear-end packaging...
Seen at some previous races and back for Germany, these help reduce turbulence and increase the efficiency of the rear wing, hence raising rear grip - crucial for good traction exiting the hairpin after the sweeping left hander in sector two at Hockenheim. Increasingly popular, this solution was...
Red Bull introduced a rear wing featuring revised endplates for Montreal. In their detail they are now quite similar to those on the Williams FW27, as they sport a revised cut at their rearmost upper corner (red arrow), so as to reduce side-wind sensitivity and turbulence in the corners. The changes...
A new suspension layout for Monaco, with the upper front wishbone acting as a large wing profile, about 25 cm across at its widest section and 8 cm thick. This front arm, which includes the steering link, provides additional front-end downforce, invaluable at this twisty track.
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...
This wing coupled to the very well refined profile of the sidepods has made the RB01 much more stable in comparison to its predecessor, the Jaguar R5. The deep spoon profile at the centre and the sinuous side sections provide a very good amount of downforce, notwithstanding the 2005 rules which...
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