The latest F1 technical images on display

Mercedes W12 bow and front wing detail

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A rare look at the underside of the Mercedes W12’s front wing and nose assembly as it is carried around the garage.

Mercedes W12 bargeboard detail

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The bargeboard cluster and the sidepod deflector of the Mercedes W12.

Mercedes W12 bargeboard detail

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The incredibly detailed floor area in front of the rear tire of the Mercedes W12. Notice how the floor is turned back to direct the airflow in combination with the winglets mounted on top of the floor.

Red Bull Racing RB16B in detail

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For comparison, we have a similar shot of the Red Bull RB16B, which also has a complex set of aerodynamic features on the ground to help direct airflow in front of the rear tire.

AlphaTauri AT02 detail

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A shot of the AlphaTauri mechanics carrying the rear wing into the garage. Note the size of the DRS actuator pod.

Ferrari SF21 detail

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A close-up view of the rear of the Ferrari SF21. Note the strakes at the bottom of the rear wing and the vortex generators in the middle of the diffuser.

Alfa Romeo Racing C41 front detail

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A great shot of the Alfa Romeo C41 ready to go before the weekend with multiple details exposed due to the vanity top and nose not being attached.

Mercedes W12 front wing detail

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This angle shows the pair of strakes mounted on the underside of the front wing of the Mercedes W12.

Mercedes W12 bow detail

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A close-up of the tip of the nose of the Mercedes W12 shows us the two small inlets that are used to collect air that keep the driver cool.

Mercedes W12 detail

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Some of the internal suspension elements are exposed in this image of the Mercedes W12 because the nose and the vanity top are not present. However, the carbon cover in the middle prevents us from seeing the Heave element.

Mercedes W12 detail

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It’s a high-downforce setup that Mercedes uses in the rear of the car.

Red Bull Racing RB16B front detail

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This shot of the Red Bull RB16B, taken with the sidepod body removed, gives us an idea of ​​how much is being packed into the region and how much piping is being used to direct airflow where the designers want it.

Red Bull Racing RB16B front brake drum detail

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Red Bull will be using a different configuration of the brake duct inlet this weekend to change the ratio of airflow required for cooling versus airflow required for aerodynamic benefit. The crossover channel also currently leaves the brake disc exposed on the left side of the vehicle, but this could be covered when the team evaluates its setup options.

Red Bull Racing RB16B front detail

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We have a look at the Red Bull RB16B’s inner front suspension in this shot as the vanity top has been removed.

Red Bull Racing RB16B front detail

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Another shot of the front section of the Red Bull RB16B, but this time with no nose attached, allows us to see the full span lower front leg of the lower wishbone that intersects the chassis.

Red Bull Racing RB16B in detail

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A rear wing configuration with high downforce for Red Bull in Mexico, but which does not require the support of a T-wing like some of its competitors.

Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes W12 and engineer

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Mercedes, for example, has its maximum output arrangement together with its double T-wing.

Red Bull Racing RB16B brake drum detail

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The rear suspension and brake of the RB16B without covers is a feast for the eyes. Not only do we see the hollowed-out post through which the airflow can pass, but also the lower suspension and driveshaft elements without their complete aerodynamic fairings.

Red Bull Racing RB16B in detail

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For comparison, here we can see the aerodynamic fairings that wrap around the suspension and driveshaft as the car is pushed for removal.

McLaren MCL35M front wing detail

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The front wing of the McLaren MCL35M which, as you will see, has strakes mounted under the wing and placed forward towards the leading edge of the main aircraft.

Red Bull Racing RB16B front brake drum detail

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The front brake of the Red Bull RB16B without the attached drum shows us some details inside.

Red Bull Racing RB16B in detail

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More of the Red Bull RB16B when it is extended, with the saddle-mounted radiator exposed above the unit. The inner end of the lower suspension and the drive shaft are visible even without their fairings.

Red Bull Racing RB16B in detail

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After you’ve already seen what’s on the left side of the RB16B under the body, here’s a shot of the right side so you can see how they’re arranged differently.

McLaren MCL35M front detail

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The McLaren MCL35M with the vanity cover removed gives us a look at some of the internal front suspension elements.

McLaren MCL35M rear detail

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The McLaren MCL35M has been designed with a rear wing with high downforce and a double T-wing arrangement to meet the demands of the racetrack.

Ferrari SF21 brake duct detail

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The maximum size rear cooling outlet appears to have been chosen by Ferrari to dissipate the heat generated in the SF21 during the racing weekend.

McLaren MCL35M brake drum detail

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The front brake of the McLaren MCL35M with no attached drum. Note how the piping joins the collar surrounding the caliper to maintain the correct temperature.