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Miguel Oliveira has pointed out some details about the purpose of BMW’s updated WorldSBK fairing.
Miguel Oliveira explained in detail the new WorldSBK fairing unveiled during practice at the Hungarian Round, featuring two rear strakes designed to enhance mid-corner performance.
During Friday’s practice at Balaton, only Oliveira used the updated fairing, not his teammate Danilo Petrucci.
The purpose of the strakes is to direct air towards the rear tire, similar to the downwash ducts in MotoGP, aiming to optimize the package’s performance at Balaton Park.
Oliveira described the day in Hungary as a “Friday split in two,” identifying areas for improvement and adjustments needed for comfort on a new track.
Balaton’s challenging chicanes were highlighted as crucial areas where Oliveira feels he is losing time and where the team needs to focus on optimizing performance for the upcoming sessions.
