Detail of Alpine A523 Front Wing
Captured by: Giorgio Piola
Building on the debut of a unique front wing structure at Silverstone, Alpine introduced a novel upper flap design in Hungary. The flap has a wave-like trailing edge designed to achieve the needed downforce and generate the crucial outwash effect.
Technical Detail of Red Bull Racing RB19
Captured by: Giorgio Piola
The Red Bull’s RB19 sports an updated sidepod arrangement for the Hungarian GP, featuring a wider yet shallower inlet compared to their previous designs. This significant modification will have notable implications on the undercut, aided by internal ducting adjustments.
Mechanics Tuning a Red Bull Racing RB19
Captured by: Steven Tee / F1 Flow Images
Red Bull has a redesigned front wing lined up for Hungary, highlighted by a Gurney flap addition to the inboard end of the upper flap’s trailing edge.
Rear Wing of Mercedes W14
Captured by: Giorgio Piola
Like Alpine and Aston Martin, Mercedes has implemented a metallic insert to secure the junction between the endplate and the upper flap’s tip, allowing for a larger cutout.
Detail of Ferrari SF-23 Nose
Captured by: Giorgio Piola
In preparation for Free Practice, Ferrari has affixed a sizable dual camera pod on the SF-23’s nose, presumably to observe front wing flex.
Floor Detail of Ferrari SF-23
Captured by: Giorgio Piola
As Ferrari’s mechanics ready an SF-23 floor, a generous glimpse of the floor fences is provided.
Detail of Red Bull Racing RB19
Captured by: Giorgio Piola
A peek at the tube fins on the Red Bull RB19, crucial for cooling the front caliper.
Front Wing of Mercedes W14
Captured by: Steven Tee / F1 Flow Images
A collection of nose and front wing assemblies are displayed outside the Mercedes garage, revealing the range of specs available to the team and drivers, with the most recent models at the front.
Technical Detail of Alpine A523
Captured by: Giorgio Piola
Alpine has fitted a kiel probe array on the A523 before the rear wheel assembly to gather additional airflow data during the early stages of FP1.
Rear of Mercedes W14
Captured by: Giorgio Piola
A rearward look at the Mercedes W14 reveals not just the new rear wing upper tip section, but also the adopted beam wing layout and the diffuser.
Side Cooling of Ferrari SF-23
Captured by: Giorgio Piola
A detailed view of the large cooling gill panel that Ferrari is using this weekend to cope with the circuit’s demands.
Diffuser of Ferrari SF-23
Captured by: Giorgio Piola
A rearward glance at the Ferrari SF-23 unveils extensive cooling modifications on the car, not just through the gills but also via the rear cooling vents around the exhaust and rear suspension.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Hungarian GP F1 Technical Images
What new feature was introduced on the Alpine A523 at the Hungarian GP?
The Alpine A523 sported a fresh upper flap design with a wavy trailing edge at the Hungarian GP. This new design helps to deliver the necessary downforce and provides assistance from an outwash point of view.
What modifications have been made to the Red Bull Racing RB19 for the Hungarian GP?
The Red Bull Racing RB19 features a revised sidepod layout, characterized by a much shallower but wider inlet than previously used. The internal ducting was also adjusted to optimize this change.
What is unique about the front wing of the Red Bull Racing RB19 at the Hungarian GP?
Red Bull introduced a revised front wing design in Hungary, with a Gurney flap added to the inboard end of the trailing edge of the upper flap.
What kind of adjustments were made to the Mercedes W14’s rear wing at the Hungarian GP?
The Mercedes W14 employed a metal insert to bridge the connection between the endplate and the upper flap’s tip, enabling a significantly larger cutout.
What changes were seen in the Ferrari SF-23 at the Hungarian GP?
The Ferrari SF-23 was equipped with a large double camera pod on the nose for the Free Practice. Also, a change in the floor showed a clear view of the floor fences. Additionally, extensive cooling modifications were seen, including large cooling gills and rear cooling outlets around the exhaust and rear suspension.
What technical enhancements were observed on the Alpine A523 during the early stages of FP1?
A kiel probe array was installed on the Alpine A523 ahead of the rear wheel assembly to capture additional airflow data.
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6 comments
Double camera on the SF-23? Now that’s interesting. Wonder what insights they’ll glean from that. Hoping it gives the prancing horse the advantage!
Can’t wait to see how the metal insert on the Mercedes W14’s rear wing plays out. Always love seeing innovation in action. Fingers crossed it boosts performance!
Hungarian GP shaping up to be a technical showcase! Can’t wait to see the cars hit the track, let the best tech win!
Red Bull’s RB19 sidepod layout change is a bit risky, no? But hey, no risk, no reward! Excited to see how it pans out.
Woah, alpine’s wavy front wing design sounds rad! Let’s hope it gives em the edge they need, eh?
Kiel probe array on the Alpine? Seems like they’re really focusing on airflow data. Its good to see Alpine stepping up their game this year!