Although they dropped their blown diffuser for Silverstone, McLaren are using their new front wing. It features two main differences. The vertical splitter in the middle of the wing is new (top arrow). It is nearly level with the inner edge of the front tyres and is designed to improve the airflow...
At Silverstone Red Bull are again using the revised diffuser they introduced in Valencia. It's different to the previous incarnation (inset), featuring a pointed top section on the outer edge (1), similar to the McLaren, and a round shape (2) at the point where the vertical middle plate meets the...
Previously only Nico Hulkenberg has used Williams' low-blowing exhaust (red arrow), but on Friday morning at Silverstone team mate Rubens Barrichello was also running the upgrade. It's quite similar to Ferrari's system, and is therefore less complicated than the ones used by Red Bull and McLaren....
For the first time this season, Ferrari have introduced a double-flap solution on their front wing at Silverstone to increase downforce. The previous, single-flap solution can be seen in the top drawing and the new version in the bottom drawing. Of particular interest is the more sophisticated shape...
Ferrari have made radical changes for Valencia, introducing their version of Red Bull's exhaust-blown diffuser. They have dramatically modified the shape of their exhausts, from the previous design (1), to a lower, more RB6-inspired layout (2). They've also introduced a new gearbox case to Felipe...
Like Ferrari, Mercedes GP have introduced shorter exhaust pipes and lower bodywork at the rear of their car in Valencia to mimic Red Bull's exhaust-blown diffuser. Unlike Ferrari, they haven't brought a new gearbox casing, but have adapted their original design. A new rear diffuser has also made its...
Renault are another team to introduce a Red Bull-style low blowing exhaust configuration in Valencia, joining Mercedes and Ferrari (Force India and McLaren are expected to follow at the next round at Silverstone). The exhaust exit is covered (red arrow) and has some thermal protection against the...
Red Bull started the Canada weekend with a new front wing. It was based on the one with two openings on the endplate, which they introduced in Turkey, but featured a wider main plane and single flap. For qualifying - and for the race - they have reverted to the previous wing, which features only one...
