Delivery delays meant Sauber were only able to introduce their revised front wing from Saturday at Silverstone. It features a revised box section wing, similar in principle to the one adopted by Ferrari at the start of the season. Sauber's element looks much thinner than Ferrari's and is connected...
The substantially revised EJ15B, used only in Friday practice at Silverstone, is a huge development over the car that began the season. The sidepods have been completely revised, sporting a narrower section at the base and lower height at the rear. Exhaust position has also been changed to clean up...
The revised 'B' spec FW27 first seen in France has extensively modified sidepods, especially towards the rear. Gone are the previous, large exhaust chimneys. Vented horizontal gills take their place (1), similar to those used by Renault, allowing a smaller exhaust opening in the bodywork, reducing...
In addition to the new 'box' element under the F2005's front wing, it also sports revised endplates for the British Grand Prix. These now feature a flatter upper profile, increasing their cross sectional area - as demonstrated by comparing new and old. Their function is to increase front downforce...
Renault did it some races ago and at Silverstone Williams have introduced two small 'ears' towards the front of the chassis. These slightly increase downforce on the front axle - and better manage the airflow to the rear of the car. The small change is a part of the substantial update package that...
At Silverstone Ferrari are running a new version of their front box wing, which provides the car with additional downforce. Its dimensions have increased and the endplates now have a larger area and extend under the main wing profile. Despite paddock speculation about its material composition,...
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