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The key details to look out for when F1 launch season begins
In the upcoming season, we can expect to see design elements from previous seasons being utilized, giving us a glimpse into the main concepts that will be raced. The regulations regarding front wing designs have been tightened, but teams have found ways to create outwash and leverage performance. Mercedes, Red Bull, Haas, and Ferrari have all adopted a cluster of cascade winglets on the inner face of the endplate to influence airflow behavior in this region. The design of sidepods has seen convergence towards the downwash ramp-style solution, with teams like Aston Martin pursuing a central gulley as well. Red Bull has focused on refining the internal cooling characteristics of its car, resulting in a design with a shallower inlet. In 2023, new rear wingtip solutions appeared, allowing teams to play with the wingtip vortex.
