Ferrari’s back-to-back victories in Belgium and Italy saw the team capitalize on the SF90’s more aerodynamically efficient design philosophy, but that’s not to say it didn’t have to make further adjustments to usurp its adversaries. We investigate how Ferrari got back on top with the help of Giorgio Piola’s latest illustrations.
Ferrari SF90 rear wing detail
Ferrari chose to run a relatively conventional lower downforce rear wing arrangement for the Belgian GP, rather than the spoon shaped rear wing we’ve seen it favour in the past. It’s a decision that would not only boost straight-line speed but also help to keep rivals at arm’s length through the more demanding middle sector.
Ferrari SF90 rear wing
The Italian GP saw the team make further changes to maximise their straightline performance, as it pulled the leading edge of the mainplane further forward, proportionally reducing downforce and drag.
Ferrari SF90 front wing
At the front of the car, Ferrari needed to balance things out and opted for a redesign on the front wing’s uppermost flap. This reduced its chord length over the entire span, but most importantly more so at the outer edges (red arrow).
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