The latest F1 tech updates direct from the pitlane

In the past, we might have seen F1 teams arrive in Saudi Arabia with a bespoke rear wing solution to reduce downforce and drag.

However, the cost cap and resource restrictions have resulted in everyone having to look for ways to improve performance without manufacturing new parts for every race.

Mercedes, which used this specification of wing in Bahrain, has made some alterations to better suit the demands of the Jeddah street track, with the upper rear corner of the endplate relieved of its cutout.

As we saw during the back end of last season, this is made possible due to the design of the endplate, which allows for the use of an interchangeable panel.

You’ll also note how the tip section of the endplate has been trimmed down, rather than having a flat edge, in order to alter the wing’s behaviour.

Aston Martin has also made a modification to its rear wing, with the central section of the upper flap’s trailing edge trimmed in order to reduce downforce and drag.

Alpine A523 detail

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Alpine will add some additional cooling on the A523 in Saudi Arabia, with a large set of cooling gills pressed into the sidepod’s bodywork.

Red Bull Racing RB19 brake drum detail

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Here we’re able to take a look at the front brake assembly on the Red Bull RB19 prior to the various ducts and channels being put in place.

Note the caliper’s design which, as you’d expect, is as lightweight as possible but also has some interesting cooling rods protruding from its surface.

Alpine A523 brake drum detail

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Alpine has continued to house its front brake caliper in the three o’clock position this season, utilising a carbon fairing to deliver cool air from the main inlet, whilst also having teardrop-shaped ports to allow heat generated by the disc a means to pass through.

Ferrari SF-23 brake drum detail

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Ferrari’s front brake assembly by comparison, with the caliper mounted in the five o’clock position has a more substantial fairing around it, which has also been coated to help reduce heat transfer.

Red Bull Racing RB19 detail

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Here we can see the Red Bull RB19’s rear end which is yet to be attached to the chassis. We’re afforded a good view of some of the inboard suspension elements, the rear wing support pillar’s cage, mounted to the crash structure and the passage that the exhaust takes beneath the…