F1 Technical Insight

Tech F1i: Melbourne's back to school mods and new concepts

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MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL…

In Melbourne, the Red Bull was equipped with new mirrors. While these mirrors allow Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo to see what is happening behind them, they also, and above all, have a major aerodynamic function.

The rear-view mirror has been moved away from the cockpit and rests on completely redesigned supports, one of which is even located in front of the pontoon air intake.

The above technical review does not aim to be an exhaustive list. One could have for instance noted the two fins added by Toro Rosso to each side of the chassis.

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Nicolas Carpentiers

Nicolas Carpentiers is F1i.com's resident technical expert, providing in-depth technical analysis and casting his critical eye across the developments of the teams throughout the season.

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