

Agree. This looks more like an access panel or an attachment set-up for an aero rig.
The wide part of RB's sidepod isn't where the extension lies, the width comes further back. If they have the space under the bodywork they could add an undercut. Not an extreme one, but something. It's not obvious they want to do this though, but the current panels do look very patchy, it could suggest a temporary solution.
this diagram isn't clear how the turbo's intake gets 'fresh' air that isn't sullied by the spent 'hot' air from the intercoolerAR3-GP wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 15:59Scarbs proposed the following layout. Very short path between the compressor and the cylinder head
https://i.postimg.cc/2yLkvL4T/image.png
Was half expecting this after seeing the VCARB rool hoop last month.AR3-GP wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 15:53Air-air intercooler on top of engine.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HA4VvjUWMAE ... name=large
I think the airbox is split and a portion goes into a duct through the V of the engine straight to the compressor.venkyhere wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 16:29this diagram isn't clear how the turbo's intake gets 'fresh' air that isn't sullied by the spent 'hot' air from the intercoolerAR3-GP wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 15:59Scarbs proposed the following layout. Very short path between the compressor and the cylinder head
https://i.postimg.cc/2yLkvL4T/image.png

Yes, I assumed so. Just wasn't happy with the 'incomplete' diagramOwen.C93 wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 17:33I think the airbox is split and a portion goes into a duct through the V of the engine straight to the compressor.venkyhere wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 16:29this diagram isn't clear how the turbo's intake gets 'fresh' air that isn't sullied by the spent 'hot' air from the intercoolerAR3-GP wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 15:59Scarbs proposed the following layout. Very short path between the compressor and the cylinder head
https://i.postimg.cc/2yLkvL4T/image.png
https://i.postimg.cc/CKRdbsW-3/image.png
Looks fragile.