Alpine A523’s Engineering Specifics
Photo Credit: Giorgio Piola
A fresh front wing design distinguishes Alpine at the British Grand Prix, evident in the lower of two pictures. The outboard section of the flaps and their juncture with the endplate, including the diveplane on the endplate’s exterior, have undergone changes.
Changes are also noticeable in the infra-red camera pod’s location on the endplate’s interior, the primary plane’s shape at the inboard end, and a revision of the moveable flap section’s width and the inboard flap section joined to the nose.
Alpine A523’s Engineering Specifics
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A side perspective of the Alpine A523’s front wing endplates indicates the variance in the two designs, with the new version being the upper one.
McLaren MCL60’s Engineering Specifics
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McLaren presents a comparison of their new and previous specification front wings, with the new design being the upper one. Observe the delicate geometric variations introduced by the upper flaps, including the movable middle section or the outboard section attached to the nose, which necessitated some surface adjustments (alongside a narrower tip section).
McLaren MCL60’s Engineering Specifics
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McLaren’s new front wing is in focus, featuring a design similar to Mercedes, with the flaps being semi-detached at the endplate junction.
Lando Norris, McLaren MCL60
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Flo-viz paint is applied on McLaren’s front wing to visually verify the wing’s expected performance, both locally and downstream.
Ferrari SF-23’s Engineering Specifics
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Ferrari SF-23’s rear wing assembly carries Flo-viz paint as the team assesses the beam wing configuration that premiered in Saudi Arabia but hasn’t raced yet. The design boasts a slat-style upper element positioned ahead of the lower element, likely better suited to its single pillar rear wing setup as opposed to the dual pillar setup used in Saudi Arabia.
Alfa Romeo C43’s Engineering Specifics
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Alfa Romeo’s car at the British Grand Prix also employs the slat-style upper beam wing element along with a low downforce rear wing configuration. Note the kiel probe array positioned beneath the rear brake duct winglet.
Alfa Romeo C43’s Engineering Specifics
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Alfa introduced changes to the floor’s forward section, including the floor fences, as seen here, alongside numerous other modifications to the downstream floor and suspension fairings.
Mercedes W14’s Engineering Specifics
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Mercedes presents a comparison of two different specification front wing endplates, with the newer version placed behind the older one.
Red Bull Racing RB19’s Engineering Specifics
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Red Bull has reduced its front brake duct’s inlet and outlet size for the British Grand Prix to minimize drag.
Red Bull Racing RB19’s Engineering Specifics
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A closer view of the endplate and flap junction on Red Bull RB19’s front wing reveals a single blade winglet installed above the shorter chord upper flap elements.
Ferrari SF-23’s Engineering Specifics
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The floor’s leading edge and the floor fences on the Ferrari SF-23 are clearly visible, indicating the angled outermost fence, not usually evident in standard images.
Ferrari SF-23’s Engineering Specifics
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Ferrari’s bare nose reveals the internal crash structure being shorter than its covering bodywork, enabling the team to introduce recent modifications without new crash tests.
Red Bull Racing RB19’s Engineering Specifics
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A glimpse beneath the main brake drum fairing at Red Bull RB19’s rear showcases the internal ducting used to deliver cool air to the disc and caliper, as well as channeling airflow around the assembly to prevent heat transfer.
Mercedes W14’s Engineering Specifics
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A similar view of Mercedes W14’s rear brake assembly unveils the diverse routes for cool air beneath the main drum. Notice the beam-like support used beneath the sidepod bodywork to restrict floor flexion.
Alpine A523’s Engineering Specifics
Photo Credit: Giorgio Piola
An excellent overview of the Alpine A523’s sidepod and engine cover bodywork, particularly noting the now deeper water slide gulleys introduced in Monaco.
Alfa Romeo C43’s Engineering Specifics
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The unattached exhaust from the engine is observed lying on the floor in the Alfa Romeo garage, providing a rare view.
Ferrari SF-23’s Engineering Specifics
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Ferrari SF-23 features a single pillar, spoon-shaped lower downforce rear wing with a sawn-off tip section.
Ferrari SF-23’s Engineering Specifics
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A clear view of the front portion of the Ferrari power unit before being installed in the SF-23.
Williams FW45’s Engineering Specifics
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The lower downforce rear wing assembly on the Williams FW45 exhibits a subtle spoon-shaped mainplane profile and a sawn-off tip section.
Williams FW45
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The front brake setup on the Williams FW45 is visible without the outer drums fitted, revealing the pipework and fairings for cool air delivery to the caliper and disc, and facilitating air circulation inside the drum.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Formula 1 Technical Modifications
What technical modifications have been made to the Alpine A523 at the British Grand Prix?
The Alpine A523 has introduced a new front wing design with changes to the outboard section of the flaps and their intersection with the endplate. The position of the infra-red camera pod on the interior of the endplate has also been altered.
What is the purpose of applying Flo-viz paint on McLaren’s front wing?
Flo-viz paint is used on McLaren’s front wing to visually confirm the wing’s performance, both at a local level and downstream.
What are the modifications to the Ferrari SF-23’s rear wing assembly?
Ferrari SF-23’s rear wing assembly now features a beam wing configuration that was first introduced in Saudi Arabia. This configuration includes a slat-style upper element that sits ahead of the lower one.
What changes have Red Bull made to their front brake duct at the British Grand Prix?
Red Bull has minimized the size of its front brake duct’s inlet and outlet to reduce the drag generated by them.
What is the technical detail noted in the Mercedes W14’s rear brake assembly?
Mercedes W14’s rear brake assembly has various channels for cool air beneath the main drum. There is also a beam-like support beneath the sidepod bodywork to limit the floor’s flexion.
More about Formula 1 Technical Modifications
- Understanding Formula 1 Technical Regulations
- F1 2023: Car Design, Rules, Regulations and Everything You Need to Know
- British Grand Prix Official Site
- Alpine A523 Specifications
- McLaren MCL60 Specifications
- Ferrari SF-23 Specifications
- Red Bull Racing RB19 Specifications
- Mercedes W14 Specifications
- Alfa Romeo C43 Specifications
- Williams FW45 Specifications
5 comments
Alpine’s new wing design sounds promising. Hope it helps them in the race.
Super excited to see how these changes to McLaren’s front wing work out in the race. Go Lando!
Reducing the size of front brake duct’s inlet and outlet, smart move from Red Bull. Less drag, more speed, baby!
Wow, can’t believe the amount of detail in these pics! Never realised how much tech goes into these races.
As a tech enthusiast, this is fascinating. The level of engineering in F1 is just mind blowing.