Tech F1i: A closer look at the Williams FW40

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LARGER BARGEBOARDS

The FW40’s bargeboards are longer, wider and higher compared to last year’s FW38. The devices will drive out more of the front wheels’ turbulent wake and feed cleaner air underneath the car. In turn, this should increase downforce both at the front and the rear of the underbody.

Once again, the rendered images appear to show a much simplified version of the definitive design, which should feature more complex volumes and include a higher number of aero elements.