News Details
Tech bite: Ferrari's mirrors to thank for tiny sidepod inlets
One of the stand-out features of the Ferrari SF71-H, launched on Thursday, is its tiny sidepods, which have shrunk dramatically compared to its predecessor, the three-time race winning SF70-H. Whilst the reduced size of the sidepod inlets is likely down to a number of factors, which could include improved engine reliability and therefore reduced cooling requirements, plus a larger central airbox – although this is partly down to the Halo creating disturbance in this area – another key factor is the SF71-H's unusual wing mirrors. Mirrors might not seem an obvious area for development, after all their primary function is to allow the driver to see what's behind...
Full Story »
Full Story »
6y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
In Pictures – Scuderia Ferrari SF71-H
Ferrari Launch – Scuderia Ferrari have taken the covers off their...
6y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Compare the Ferrari SF71-H and SF70-H with our sliders
Compare the 2018 Ferrari SF71-H and its predecessor, the 2017 SF70-H,...
6y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Kimi Raikkonen & Sebastian share their thoughts...
Scuderia Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel & Kimi Raikkonen gave their...
6y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Ferrari unveils its 2018 Formula 1 car in Maranello
Ferrari has unveiled its 2018 Formula 1 challenger, the SF71-H, as it...
6y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Bagnaia thinks “Marquez would adapt well” to...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Zarco doesn't have "very positive comments"...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia discovers real issue at root of Vinales' Jerez...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
American flag livery returns for AJ Foyt Indy 500 entry
AJ Foyt Racing announced Wednesday that it is bringing its popular...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
AJ Foyt Racing reveals Homes For Our Troops Indy 500...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Penske push-to-pass scandal presses all the wrong...
No description available...
29m ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar’s revised Aeroscreen worse at cooling drivers
IndyCar introduced a new version of its Aeroscreen safety device a couple...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Stellantis motorsport chief gives verdict on WRC...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA: WRC regulations debate won’t affect 2025 tyre...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Ford simulator boosting M-Sport WRC Puma performances
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC looking to add F1-style team radio to TV broadcasts
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal and European giants lead race to sign PL...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal handed injury boost as star man returns to...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Transfer news: Arsenal midfielder advanced deal talks,...
This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Chelsea interested in signing Arsenal outcast in the...
No description available...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Newey manager hints at Red Bull legend's SHOCK next move...
Adrian Newey's manager has provided an insight... Read More »
39m ago from GPFans.com
U.S. Congress weighs in on Andretti F1 situation
Members of the U.S. Congress have written a... Read More »
2h ago from Racer.com
Newey SHOCK travel arrangements revealed for Miami GP
Adrian Newey is set to attend the Miami Grand... Read More »
10h ago from GPFans.com