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F1 tech review: Charting Alfa Romeo’s slide down the order
The Alfa Romeo C43 features intricate design details such as winglets on the floor edge that were initially teased in launch renders but were eventually scrapped. The front suspension has a chassis blister around the elements to improve airflow downstream. The rear detail reveals the crash structure, brake duct winglet, rear suspension, and rear wing. Without bodywork, we can see the packaging of radiators, power unit, and other components. The floor exposes the floor fences and the geometry of the forward section. The brake drum shows a tightly packaged brake disc fairing and the caliper mounted at the rear. The car also has a unique blade-style airbox arrangement. Some changes were made to the nose and front wing architecture early in the season. The high downforce rear wing is designed with metal inserts and teardrop-shaped flap pivots. The floor edge has a downwash ramped-style sidepod solution. The rear end features a bi-plane configuration with a slatted upper element and a loaded lower element. Kiel probe arrays are mounted beside the diffuser to capture data. The car can be configured with a low downforce rear wing.
