The latest Formula 1 technical developments and details of the SF71H car on show in the Yas Marina pitlane at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Ferrari SF71H, front wing
Ferrari will trial a 2019-style front wing, similar in overall design to its current specification but devoid of the cascade and endplate furniture, while the endplate itself is also simplified. This will give the team some real-world data to work with and feed back into their design considerations for next season.
Ferrari SF71H nose and front wings
A comparison of the 2019-styled wing (top) and the current design (bottom).
Ferrari SF71H, cockpit
An overview of the Ferrari SF71H’s cockpit, halo and the halo-mounted mirrors.
Ferrari SF71H bargeboard detail
A close-up of the SF71H, its upturned floor and the three strakes placed in its leading edge which help to guide the airflow that passes by.
Ferrari SF71H nose aero detail
A close-up of the SF71H’s ‘S’-duct inlet which itself is subdivided into several sections.
Ferrari SF71H front wing detail
The SF71H’s front wing, with its divided endplate and raised outer footplate, which is reminiscent of the design used by Red Bull for some time now.
Ferrari SF71H aero detail
A fantastic view of the SF71H’s turning vanes, note that the forward elements are mounted to the nose, whilst the rearward ones occupy space under the chassis.
Ferrari SF71H rear floor detail
Looking back down the length of the Ferrari SF71H we can see the level of detail now present in the outer 200mm of the floor, opened up when the wording of the regulations were not amended but the width of the floor was.
Ferrari SF71H bargeboard detail
A great shot looking down over the bargeboards, splitter extension and leading edge of the floor, showing off the complexity of this area of the floor.
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