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The key details to look out for when F1 launch season begins
ly on the cars of Mercedes and Red Bull, who had different design approaches in this area in previous years.The first solution is a more traditional-looking endplate, but with a curved extension at the outboard edge, designed to control the airflow around the tyre and generate more downforce.The second solution features a split in the endplate, with the lower section angled outward, creating a separate, cleaner airflow channel that helps reduce drag and improve overall efficiency.Both designs have their merits and teams will continue to explore and refine these options in the upcoming season.Photo by: Giorgio PiolaMercedes and Red Bull rear wingtip comparisonOverall, the 2023 season saw teams pushing the boundaries and finding creative solutions within the regulations to improve performance. The front wing outwash, downwash sidepods, and rear wingtip vortex were just a few of the areas where teams focused their efforts.In the ever-competitive world of Formula 1, every detail matters, and it will be fascinating to see how teams further develop and innovate in the upcoming 2024 season.”
