Red Bull RB15

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Probably some aero device to check break duct airflow.

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HERE IS BETTER SHOT

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anthonyfa18 wrote:
21 Feb 2019, 16:48
HERE IS BETTER SHOT

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Diffusor flex?
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Here's another photo
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Coefficient wrote:
21 Feb 2019, 16:57
anthonyfa18 wrote:
21 Feb 2019, 16:48
HERE IS BETTER SHOT

https://images.scribblelive.com/2019/2/ ... 54_800.jpg
Diffusor flex?
not anymore :P

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yener
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Wow, those are used to make the rear stiffer. So it means the rear is realy twitchy.
how many laps did he used this?
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Could this be something related with the rumor of vibrations? Perhaps they are trying to make the rear more rigid.

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The cables to minimise flex of the rear are, compared to the other teams much more near the center line of the car. Maybe just a tad too much on the edge. easy fix.

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These look like rear suspension pullrods used as a temporarily fastener to indeed make the diffusor more solid. Perhaps they want to test if that impacts the rear grip / diffusor effectiveness in real life conditions if they go for making it more solid.

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Could they be used to "tune" the diffuser? What I mean is bend or flatten the profile of the diffuser. Although you would probably want paint on the rear to see what the air is doing.

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They could have load sensors in them and just be trying to see what load they're getting in the outer part with the rear wing pushing down.
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I thought that but I've had a good look at all the photo's and can't spot any sensor wires, they look just like a piece of ally bar with two rose joints slapped in either end. Maybe they're having some floor flutter/vibration and looking to see if stiffening it helps.

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Godius wrote:
13 Feb 2019, 14:14
Have not seen a s-duct outlet spoiler like this before.
It was used on the RB-8. It is not an outlet, but an air-dam to make a smooth ramp of air infront of the cock-pit.

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What? It very much is an outlet, it's as clear as day to see from the rear.