Toro Rosso STR6 Ferrari

[ESPImperium]

STR6-03 as used today, and will probably be used for the rest of the test with STR6-02 being back in Faenza being fedied for Oz with STR6-01 as is STR tradition to start the season with chassis 01 and 03 with 02 being used at the unbuilt T Car.

[bot6]

That little upside down U shaped winglet on the crash structure lengthening the diffuser is interesting...

[scuderiafan]

Sauber had a similar peice last year, and Williams had one in '09. I believe it's just an exercise of the 15mm "area of freedom" along the center of the car.

[creedbratton]

Do i see little slots unde the gurney there??? That could aid downforce alot.

They've been there since launch.

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[volarchico]

Yikes! I guess they found the limit-life on the tires...

[horse]

Yikes! I guess they found the limit-life on the tires...

That's a puncture more than a delamination, surely? Look at the rip in the sidewall. If this has let go all by itself, I'm sure Pirelli will be working to prevent what looks like a nasty blow out. Imagine a KERS/ARW when one of these happens.

[volarchico]

That's a puncture more than a delamination, surely? Look at the rip in the sidewall. If this has let go all by itself, I'm sure Pirelli will be working to prevent what looks like a nasty blow out. Imagine a KERS/ARW when one of these happens.

OK, not an expert in the visual identification of punctures vs blow-outs...oops.

[FW17]

The rubber over the reinforcement Kevlar is so minimal

[forty-two]

Does anyone know how many laps had been turned before this happened.

Granted it may well have been a puncture rather than simply wear, but nonetheless, there appears to be precious little rubber left there.

[nacho]

With a typical set-up with negative camber one might expect the tire to wear oout just like that?

[zgred]

Hope that is acceptable offtopic for You guys.

[StrFerrari4Ever]

Interesting front wing, that aerial shot shows the detail better. Cheers as always zgred.

[volarchico]

Interesting front wing, that aerial shot shows the detail better. Cheers as always zgred.

zgred, that's an awesome front wing picture with the shadows and light that way, you can really see some interesting features! Thanks...always jealous that you have such great access to get these pictures, but also happy that you share with the rest of us.

[horse]

Triple slot end plate is unique? Must b e pushing a lot of air out to the sides.