Revealed: The two upgrades Mercedes have brought to Saudi Arabia
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MercedesRear WingCamber of upper wing reduced to produce a wing efficiency appropriate for this high speed circuit (lower drag than Bahrain). Floor FencesSmall reduction in fence loading, which results in better flow being sent to the rear of the floor, improving diffuser performance.Can Red Bull win every race this season?Video of Can Red Bull win every race this season?Red BullBeam WingDemands of the circuit in Jeddah are better served with a lower level of downforce and therefore drag, for a given speed, the effect being a better lap time compared with higher rear wing levels.Rear Wing Same rationale as the beam wing applies as the behaviour of the upper rear wing is the same. Demands of the circuit in Jeddah are best served with a lower level of downforce and therefore drag, for a given speed, the effect being a better lap time compared with higher rear wing levels.Rear Wing EndplateThis is a consequential geometric change of the wing elements and is not a primary influence of the downforce and drag generation of the wing assembly. The 2021 regulations allowed a modular approach for such changes.FerrariFront Wing EndplateNot strictly linked to the peculiarities of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit but more part of the standard development cycle, effort on junction treatment pays off in terms of overall downforce, flow conditioning and car efficiency.Related “Something changing” at Mercedes; “technical director can’t change his mind” ‘He wants to shake the tree, get a reaction’ – Hill on Hamilton’s Merc criticismFloor EdgeThis geometry evolution is part of standard development and is not track specific. This floor edge is focused on flow conditioning improvements for underfloor flow quality benefits.Beam WingThis depowered beam wing is specific to Jeddah Corniche Circuit characteristics in terms of car efficiency requirements, shedding Cd at the appropriate track ratio.AlpineBeam WingThe change to the beam wing offers a reduced drag level in line with the demands of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit being lower downforce.
McLarenRear WingGiven the higher efficiency demand of this circuit, a new, less loaded Rear Wing geometry has been developed, efficiently reducing both Downforce and Drag.DiffuserThe rearward floor shape has been changed to alter the aerodynamic expansion behaviour of the diffuser with the aim of improving overall aerodynamic performance.HaasFront WingNew front wing flap geometry developed to suit Jeddah type circuit balance requirements, in combination with a new rear wing assembly developed with lower drag.Rear WingNew rear wing assembly developed to achieve a reduced drag level improving overall efficiency for this type of track, thanks to the combination of a new rear top wing together with a new flap element.AlphaTauriRear WingThe reduced depth of the rear wing profiles combined with some tip off loading to reduce drag to align to circuit requirements.WilliamsFront WingThis increases the local load on the front wing elements, thereby extending the aero balance range. They will only be fitted if required.Beam Wing This efficiently changes the downforce/drag range of the rear wing assembly to suit the circuit conditions. This new beam wing will run only if it is suitable for the track conditions.”4Rear CornerThese work with the rear wing assembly to efficiently change the downforce/drag range of the car.Front CornerThis feature trades brake cooling for a small gain in dowforce. It will be deployed if the brake cooling is sufficient for the Jeddah track.Coke/Engine CoverHelps to draw more flow through the cooling system to provide an efficient increase in fluid cooling if required.
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