Revolutionary Engineering: The Race Against Heat – F1 Teams’ Adaptations for Mexico’s Cooling Challenge

Revolutionary Engineering: The Race Against Heat – F1 Teams’ Adaptations for Mexico’s Cooling Challenge

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How F1 teams have adapted their cars for Mexico’s cooling headache

The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, situated at 2200 meters, poses a challenge due to its high cooling demands caused by reduced air density. Despite cooler temperatures in Mexico, teams have introduced new parts exclusively for extreme cooling solutions. Red Bull enlarged its cooling louvres, Ferrari introduced a new engine cover but delayed its use, and Alpine expanded their coke panel exit. McLaren modified their engine cover and introduced a bigger front brake duct scoop. AlphaTauri, Haas, and Williams made similar updates, with Haas featuring large cooling louvres. Alfa Romeo added a new rear brake duct, while Mercedes and Aston Martin did not introduce any new parts.

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