Ferrari F138

[csponton]

comparison between new front wing endplate and earlier versions

[tony77g]

New solution for Ferrari F138 for AbuDabhiGP

[csponton]

Ferrari changes on the outside of the bottom. comparison between Abu Dhabi and India

[emmepi27]

Comparision with old version (never used)

[timbo]

Interesting. I wonder when this deflector was designed? What is typical lead time for an update like this?

[mkelly]

Comparision with old version (never used)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BX7c0G9CUAA7uUB.jpg:large

If I remember correctly it was used in Canada.

[F1.Ru]

Comparision with old version (never used)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BX7c0G9CUAA7uUB.jpg:large

They are introducing this design so late in this seasons ........ i wonder why ...r new perili tyre is the reason

[F1.Ru]

Comparision with old version (never used)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BX7c0G9CUAA7uUB.jpg:large

They are introducing this design so late in this seasons ........ i wonder why ...r new perili tyre is the reason

[froggy]

Comparision with old version (never used)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BX7c0G9CUAA7uUB.jpg:large

If I remember correctly it was used in Canada.

Used in Canada on Alonso's car

[Kiril Varbanov]

Interesting. I wonder when this deflector was designed? What is typical lead time for an update like this?

Rough estimate - 3 weeks. You've got the initial idea based on numbers' analysis, then you CAD it, then you do a CFD run with it. This is actually an optional step, and you can go for 60% scale 3D printed part directly to the wind tunnel. Having in mind that Ferrari aren't virtuoso in the CFD department (something which I know for sure) I would assume that the part has been tested in Toyota's Cologne tunnel.
This is again assumption based on talk with Simone Resta, who shared that the 18-month shutdown was much needed, and the Maranello wind tunnel was to be re-opened at the end of October. Which actually means that this part hasn't been done there, as more time is needed to produce the actual part from carbon fibers and then prepare it for logistics.

The flow conditioner itself is designed to improve the downwash flow towards the rear part and further amplify Ferrari's sidepod design philosophy as opposed to the exhaust blowing a la Red Bull and Sauber. The aim is clear - rear downforce.

[emmepi27]

New endplate for the front wing (comparision with the old one)

[stefan_]

Abu Dhabi 2013 - Friday (01.11.2013)

[tony77g]

New and old Slot on Ferrari front wing

[emmepi27]

New turning vanes are different in lower area too (separate "L" profile before, now is only one element)

[stefan_]

The rotating onboard camera mounted on Alonso's F138.



via Ferran Figuerola