In the aerodynamic package brought by the Scuderia to the Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, there is also a new vanity panel: the nose no longer aligns with the second element of the front wing but is more retracted and designed to reduce drag and increase top speeds. The Prancing Horse team is paying attention to every detail to bounce back after a challenging start to the 2023 Formula One season.
Ferrari has also revamped its nose. The aerodynamic team led by Diego Tondi, in addition to revising the design of the front wing in all its elements, departing from previous concepts and aligning more closely with the choices made by Red Bull for the RB19, has changed the nose’s vanity panel.
On the SF-23, the tip of the nose has been modified: it used to align with the second profile of the front wing until the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, but now there is a small lip before the nose rests on the flap.
Although they haven’t changed the deformable part, which would have required a new crash test for homologation, the attempt to reduce the car’s drag is evident, aiming for higher top speeds on the straights.
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Therefore, the Scuderia demonstrates that the SF-23 Evo is a thoroughly revised car compared to the model that started the disappointing 2023 Formula 1 season. The red car is changing its appearance in every detail, with the limits of intervention determined only by the budget cap. The feeling is that the engineers led by Enrico Cardile have found the key to start the ascent after a start to the championship that did not meet the Maranello team’s and fans’ expectations.
The Austrian Grand Prix will be a crucial test to provide precise answers to the ambitions of the drivers and fans…
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