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[AR3-GP]

[Gridlock]

Monza Mode

(It's doing it again rn just to eliminate any "it's an error" discussion)

[Owen.C93]

I think someone just coded in +90degree instead of -90 degree rotation.

[Luscion]

https://x.com/AlbertFabrega/status/2024 ... 76/photo/1

[motobaleno]

not highlighted yet the simple fact that a rotated downforce wing will likely produce lift meaning first of all a decreased load and friction (with the tarmac) for the rear tyres...apart for eventual aerodynamic drag reduction

[nmahrous]

Could this inversion cause more rake on the straights? Benefits the diffuser for more downforce without the drag?

[myurr]

not highlighted yet the simple fact that a rotated downforce wing will likely produce lift meaning first of all a decreased load and friction (with the tarmac) for the rear tyres...apart for eventual aerodynamic drag reduction

You can actually see the rear wing lift a bit and then squat down again in the full video of the actuation, showing the lift and return to downforce.

It's also going to raise the car slightly at the rear (with the Ferrari sitting low, that'll have a proportionally larger impact), affecting the underfloor aero. Probably a tiny effect but non-zero.

[Seanspeed]

Is the comparatively slow deactivation speed not a huge problem? You want all the downforce you can get the moment you slam on the brakes, so it seems like the ideal situation would be to start the deactivation before you hit the brakes? But that seems like it'd be complicated to setup.

[Emag]

Is the comparatively slow deactivation speed not a huge problem? You want all the downforce you can get the moment you slam on the brakes, so it seems like the ideal situation would be to start the deactivation before you hit the brakes? But that seems like it'd be complicated to setup.

I was thinking about this actually. It might be a problem for corners which require steering input very quickly after braking (T1 Australia for example). The rear might be less stable for longer than others.

But we have only seen slow-mo videos of the mechanism. Maybe it's fast enough to flip where it's not an issue for most cases.

[FittingMechanics]

I don't think that is an issue, if they want more time they can just lift and coast harvest at the end of straights where SM is available.

Should give them plenty of time. Teams don't throw away free energy by ignoring harvesting at end of straights.

[RicME85]

The Ferrari seems to always have this whisp of "smoke" trailing the impact structure.

Its the oil breather, the FIA brought it in when there was the oil burning 'controversy' in 2017. All cars have it. IIRC Ferrari always seemed to produce a more noticeable whisp out the pipe than other PU's during the last PU cycle.

[Kalsi]

Hot stuff here... Looks like the exhaust flap is blowing really hard.
You can see the breather smoke literally being thrown updards
I dont remember seeing anything like this before

[sucof]

Are they allowed to use this exact system but rotate the wing conventionally too?
I mean, if yes, they can choose to use a conventional 30-40 degree rotation in certain straights, and a full flip in others where it is more beneficial?

[matt21]

I see this as blowing the rear wing!!

Could you explain? I feel blowing the rear wing is a bit far-fetched. It could just be that they are blowing high energy air upwards to energise the suction from the diffuser and improving diffuser performance

It's blowing the 'gap' between rear wing and diffuser at such an angle that it produces additional suction strong enough to :
- increase the speed of air hitting the underside of rear wing mainplane
- increase the speed of air exiting the diffuser.

Could it be that they are creating an air-curtain to lower the pressure behind the diffusor?

[tcli]