McLaren MCL33

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proteus
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I must say i am waiting for a race weekend where Mercedes will show up with a copied Mclaren nose.
If i would get the money to start my own F1 team, i would revive Arrows

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M840TR wrote:
20 Jul 2018, 22:50
Alonso with the different spec engine cover featuring the extended winglet merging with the other and no T-wing.

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Alonso also running the tunnel-less front wing.

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FW testing.

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Is this testing for 2019?

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charliesmithhd wrote:
21 Jul 2018, 12:55
Is this testing for 2019?
Most likely checking the outwash from the end plate and outboard elements to see how the air affects the rest of the aero.

I don't think it has a great deal of use for next year as all those elements on the outboard part of the wing have been banned.

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Speaking of the "radical" rear suspension arms, I think that in some replays of the Red Bull today they looked fully flat as well, maybe under load.

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What is this “tunnel”?

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charliesmithhd
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Either driver cooling or and entry for the non existent s duct. I don't think it's been identified, might be wrong though

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mszendeczki wrote:
21 Jul 2018, 21:40
What is this “tunnel”?

http://kepkuldes.com/images/5f321708646 ... 5a7266.jpg
Driver and battery cooling probably.

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Vortex generators on sidepod

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Not a vortex generator. It is used to redirect the air flow.
M840TR wrote:
23 Jul 2018, 01:26
Vortex generators on sidepod

https://i.imgur.com/gYidXPj.jpg

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M840TR wrote:
23 Jul 2018, 01:26
Vortex generators on sidepod

https://i.imgur.com/gYidXPj.jpg

I think this does not solve the problems... :(

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Why doesn't any other team use them? Mercedes only used them in monaco which suggests that they're draggy

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dogfight wrote:
23 Jul 2018, 05:59
Not a vortex generator. It is used to redirect the air flow.
M840TR wrote:
23 Jul 2018, 01:26
Vortex generators on sidepod

https://i.imgur.com/gYidXPj.jpg
They definitely are vortex generators.
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