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Formula 1’s 2024 launch season is underway and so too is the scramble from rival teams and journalists to pick out these all-important changes and innovations. Here are some design trends to look out for
Formula 1 teams and journalists are eagerly analyzing the changes and innovations in the 2024 launch season. Haas’s VF-24 reveal did not showcase much innovation, but other teams are expected to showcase more in the coming weeks. The key areas to focus on in the new cars are the powerful ground effect venturi tunnels in the underfloor, which generate primary downforce. Red Bull’s effective underfloor design, with variations in the top surface, ensures consistent downforce without triggering problems. The sidepods, especially their interaction with the floor edges and underfloor, are crucial to spot in terms of design trends. Red Bull has led the trend of raising the sidepod inlet to maximize airflow around the side and optimize consistency.
