Alfa Romeo introduced an interesting tech design in the Bahrain GP, which is similar to what Mercedes has been using with its own F1 car. Here's a closer look at the concept and why Alfa adopted it.
introduced its widebody chassis blister solution as part of a larger package of updates for the W13 at last season’s British Grand Prix, and it continues to use the solution this year too.
The blister pack, which was added to the sides of the Alfa C43’s chassis in Bahrain – it hadn’t featured during testing – amplifies the aerodynamic effect that all of the teams are trying to create with suspension fairings. The suspension’s pull- or push-rods and wishbones, along with the steering arms, are already mounted in ways that encourage the air to flow down toward the floor and sidepod. But each team has found a unique mounting position for these elements to get the best mechanical performance, while improving their aerodynamic output.
Furthermore, most designs have a slightly different profile for each of the elements where they connect with the chassis. These bodywork blisters are an extension of those, reducing some of the losses accrued along the chassis and amplifying the downwash effect.
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