- 22 Φεβ 2018, 23:39
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Throughout the 2017 season the Mercedes appeared to lack peak downforce compared to the Ferrari, but enjoyed a much better trade-off between downforce and drag. This advantage was evident at circuits like Silverstone and Monza where Ferrari struggled and Mercedes took one-two victories.
"If we take stock of what we did last year, in low-speed tracks we always did well while in circuits where the speed was higher we were suffering a little bit more," Ferrari technical director Mattia Binotto explained via a translator at the launch of the new SF71-H. "So aerodynamic development was sought in that respect and the car was conceived in that way in order to have homogeneous, uniform performance all season."
Italian giants Ferrari have unveiled their SF71-H car for 2018. Ferrari
During the launch Binotto drew attention to the car's longer wheelbase, an evolution of its bodywork around the sidepods and slimmer rear-end packaging. Also notable is a much larger airbox opening believed to be a result of repackaging of the cooling system along the centre of the car.
Binotto believes the combination of all these aspects will help improve the Ferrari's aerodynamic efficiency.
"When it comes to performance, these are all contributions that aim to improve the aerodynamics of the car. They try to improve the drag level in general while improving the overall efficiency of the car.
"Increasing the wheelbase improves the aerodynamics elements and allows them to be freer when it comes to all the elements that are in the middle of the car. Working on the back of the car, which requires a lot of effort, means an improvement in the airflow on the rear of the car.
"These have all been architectural and layout actions aimed at one final objective: that of improving aerodynamics, or at least opening more avenues for aerodynamic performance during the season."
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