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Latest F1 technical photos direct from pitlane

Latest F1 technical photos direct from pitlane

McLaren MCL36 front brake detail

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Having struggled throughout the second pre-season test with its front brakes, McLaren has a revised setup for the first race. The metalized brake disc shroud replaces the carbonfibre one used during the test and some additional spars have been added to the inlet to prevent larger pieces of debris being collected by it.

McLaren MCL36 front suspension

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Another view of the McLaren MCL36’s front brake duct assembly, this time with the pipework in place that carries cool air from the inlet to the caliper.

Red Bull Racing RB18 front suspension

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Red Bull has a very similar solution to Red Bull in regards to the brake disc shrouding, albeit this version is of a different material and is obviously shaped alternatively to infer the performance it requires.

Alpine A522 side

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

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