Scuderia Ferrari SF90

[bosyber]

Wow, yeah, if that's the case I can definitely see why they'd want to first test the new/renewed suspension in an on-track test before committing to using it for a race weekend; if that means they lose out a bit in s3 but are still as fast as in testing on the rest of the track, well that would be manageable (provided they get the tyres working).

[Bill_Kar]

Wow, yeah, if that's the case I can definitely see why they'd want to first test the new/renewed suspension in an on-track test before committing to using it for a race weekend; if that means they lose out a bit in s3 but are still as fast as in testing on the rest of the track, well that would be manageable (provided they get the tyres working).

Maybe the key to solve the tire problem is the suspension itself?

[falonso81]

Its a logical decision to test the new suspension even more before going forward with it. I didn't know though that Ferrari was running essentially last years suspension till now. Fingers crossed that we will see SF-90 working like it should when they get the new suspension on.

[f1316]

If that’s true - and Ferrari had to revert to a more traditional suspension after the crash in testing - it would explain A LOT.

Separately, Chandok seems to think that the actual engine cover has been shrunk (in addition to the shark fin change) - that was my immediate impression when looking at the logo but then it’s change in placement convinced me otherwise. Thoughts?

[.poz]

The rim that exploded in Testing, wasn't caused by a debry on track, the suspension itself did that. Since test 2 Ferrari used almost the same suspension they used with the SF-71H.

How can a suspension broke a rim ??? Ok, if a suspension arm broke it can hit the wheel but that was not the case.
Also Ferrari ran the same _external_ front suspension in test 1/2: can an hydraulic 3rd element broke rim ??

[tpe]

I wanted to ask this weeks now.
During the 1st winter test we saw a few GIFs with the Ferrari to change the front/back ride height during breaking.
Did we see that after the rim accident?
Also, did we see that during the races?

[LM10]

If that’s true - and Ferrari had to revert to a more traditional suspension after the crash in testing - it would explain A LOT.

Separately, Chandok seems to think that the actual engine cover has been shrunk (in addition to the shark fin change) - that was my immediate impression when looking at the logo but then it’s change in placement convinced me otherwise. Thoughts?

Why would they increase the size of the shark fin on it’s own? It’s been quite big anyway. For me, it’s a sign for a tighter engine cover. And by looking at it closely, it’s visible.

[LM10]

I wanted to ask this weeks now.
During the 1st winter test we saw a few GIFs with the Ferrari to change the front/back ride height during breaking.
Did we see that after the rim accident?
Also, did we see that during the races?

The pretty significant ride height change under breaking was not there in test week 2 anymore. Same goes for the races.

[digitalrurouni]

So speaking of waste gates - I have not seen this year's Ferrari produce that oil vapor at the end of the car. Is that cause of oil regs being tightened up even more?

[SiLo]

Did Ferrari really bring minimal updates to the grand prix here? I thought we would see a lot more changes to the car.

[LM10]

Did Ferrari really bring minimal updates to the grand prix here? I thought we would see a lot more changes to the car.

Have you followed Baku? If yes, you must have seen that they already brought a part of the upgrades planned for Barcelona to Baku.

[tpe]

I wanted to ask this weeks now.
During the 1st winter test we saw a few GIFs with the Ferrari to change the front/back ride height during breaking.
Did we see that after the rim accident?
Also, did we see that during the races?

The pretty significant ride height change under breaking was not there in test week 2 anymore. Same goes for the races.

Hmm.
Do we know if any other team protested?
And something else. I am far from an expert, but could it be possible that the front wing design actually cools down the tires?

[falonso81]

I wanted to ask this weeks now.
During the 1st winter test we saw a few GIFs with the Ferrari to change the front/back ride height during breaking.
Did we see that after the rim accident?
Also, did we see that during the races?

The pretty significant ride height change under breaking was not there in test week 2 anymore. Same goes for the races.

Hmm.
Do we know if any other team protested?
And something else. I am far from an expert, but could it be possible that the front wing design actually cools down the tires?

I am not an expert either, but i do not believe the experts at Ferrari cant spot such a serious design flaw.

[FW17]

Car maybe too long and suffers in the slow speed corners

[digitalrurouni]

Car maybe too long and suffers in the slow speed corners

Tell that to Mercedes.