P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The new F1 floor that helped Ferrari beat Mercedes in Japan
The aim of the floor update was to reduce losses along its length and improve performance. Changes were made to the front of the floor assembly, altering the shape and positioning of the fences to improve localized airflow and quality downstream. The floor’s edge was also redesigned, tapering towards the rear tire with a downward arched surface and creating a lip on the boundary. Ferrari’s diffuser’s sidewall also underwent changes to benefit from the upstream alterations. Red Bull also introduced a new floor, with exaggerated details on the floor’s edge for a performance boost. Mercedes joined other teams in employing a swage line in the lower half of their rear wing endplate for aerodynamic support and improved flow structures. Aston Martin reported a £53m loss for the 2022 F1 season.
Source: motorsport
