Toro Rosso’s recent batch of developments over the Asian flyaways almost went unnoticed. A series of subtle tweaks across the car have set the team up nicely for the remaining races, and they must capitalise on where their car is expected to be strong (Mexico and Abu Dhabi) if they are to snatch fifth place from Williams. Up front the team have gone for a late change to the front-wing’s mounting pillars (red arrow). These influence how the air is directed back into the splitter and bargeboards. The pillars are now spaced further apart and have been extruded backwards to form larger turning vanes that utilise the maximum permitted area for bodywork in this region. The...
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