R28 new aero parts

[manchild]

Renault introduces new bridged wing and connects sidepod panels to barge boards.



Hi-res http://www.f1fotos.be/recentefoto/barce ... %20(7).jpg

[jaho101]

BMW have a similar development going too, except their entire set up has been quite a bit more chaotic. Does anyone else think that the horns on the front of the car are just the BMW guys way of getting the effects of a bridge wing without having one? I think they might revert to a normal bridge wing in the end if they're not on pace at Melbourne and Malaysia.

[joseff]

The bridge section now looks like the new McLaren one, only with less smooth transition.

[humble sabot]

Well at least it's evident that they are trying to do something different down the centre than at the sides.

[NickT]

Thanks for the update Manchild, excellent picture. For me really interesting is not the bridge above the main profile but the one below; and the treatment of the flip ups ahead of the rear wheels, particularly the detailing of the white one.

[joseff]

An onboard camera shot during the Australian GP shows a removable panel on top of the front wing mainplane. Clearly it's how they adjust the ballast.

[HKS]

With so many changes in Renault's aero package.
The car is slower than the Ferraris and Mclarens.What could be the reason? Engine? Gear Ratios? or something else?

I would love to see the R28 winning races. [-o<

[humble sabot]

I'm sure Alonso is of the same opinion

[modbaraban]

They used the older front wing by the way.

[joseff]

The panel I mentioned is in this area, about 15cm wide and held in place with very visible screws.