I'll leave this here @ScuderiaFerrari@fia
The entire DRS flap is rotating under load. You can see at the pivot points, the flap is not aligning with the wing tips.
The flap is backing off at high speed, shedding drag. How is this okay?
#F1 | I've summarized the strengths and weaknesses of each of the top 4 cars (as I've perceived it) and where I think they need to improve to become serious contenders next season.
I only did the top 4 cars, quite frankly because I did not pay enough attention to the other
Our first in depth look at the #SF25 ahead of its shakedown test at Fiorano. 👀
Pretty much everything has been revised. Lots of interesting details, all will be posted in this thread.
Hopefully compression is on our side this time, please ignore spelling errors.
This cropped view makes it much more obvious, especially if you don't know what we are looking for.
It is there and it is undeniable. Intentional or not, this is providing and advantage. This is what I like to call “passive active aero” moveable surface that are designed to move
🔍Comparing the difference in rear wing deflection under load for the top three teams in Azerbaijan.
McLaren seems to be the only team where the gap between the main plane and the DRS flap widens at the edges when the wing is under load.
📸: stills from @F1#F1#AzerbaijanGP
I don't understand. The car looked the worst it did all weekend. Snapping in every corner, the cooler it got, the worse it looked. Had to use 2 sets in Q1. Barely made it through Q2, Lewis getting knocked out. Pole position? It doesn't make sense. I am lost for words.
🚨BREAKING: McLaren has simulated an engine failure for Piastri. A spokesperson has confirmed they have done this to even the playing field after Norris' hydraulic failure in Zandvoort.