Red Bull RB15

[zibby43]

Have they ever used a Merc type chimney before?j

Nope

is this mostly for cooling? Or is there some aero function?

Yes, its primary purpose is cooling. The hot air created by the PU is vented out of the chimney vents.

However, there is a sort of secondary aero benefit (as opposed to function): by opening up the cooling at the top of the engine cover fin, Red Bull is probably cutting down on venting heat from out the back of the bodywork (thus allowing cleaner flow underneath the RW and on top of the diffuser).

[lio007]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EAU9MFWXoAELFhg.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EAU9MrZXYAAASIQ.jpg

@AlbertFabrega

Have they ever used a Merc type chimney before?j

Nope

They did!
They used it already in Bahrain

[HondaPOD]

Have they ever used a Merc type chimney before?j

Nope

They did!
They used it already in Bahrain
https://abload.de/img/rbr39ajhn.png

Just to add that It was used during the Bahrain post race tests

[carisi2k]

Does the airbox have a different shape, it's not trapezoidal than ovular.. angle?

I was looking more at the slimmer upper rear bodywork. I wonder if this is possible because of the chimney?

[carisi2k]

it doesn't look like it had slats in bahrain.

[Pyrone89]

Just me or does the rake seem different?

[aral]

I have had to remove a number of off-topic posts from this thread. Please remember that the thread is about the actual hardware and soft ware of the car. If you wish to discuss performance etc in the German GP, please do soon that thread. If it is team talk, go to the team thread

[Capharol]

I have had to remove a number of off-topic posts from this thread. Please remember that the thread is about the actual hardware and soft ware of the car. If you wish to discuss performance etc in the German GP, please do soon that thread. If it is team talk, go to the team thread

sorry you are right forgott to look which topic i was

[Bill]

Redbull looks to be running a conventional body kit rather than the aggressive tight packed one introduced in Austria

[Hkbruin2]

I noticed that as well on the back of Gasly's car when they were showing footage of his crash. Does that mean they are using an older spec PU? I wonder if he crashed his new floor and bargeboards as well?

[Sieper]

I noticed that as well on the back of Gasly's car when they were showing footage of his crash. Does that mean they are using an older spec PU? I wonder if he crashed his new floor and bargeboards as well?

That would make Total sense, on fridays they do run the older spec.

[Capharol]

Redbull looks to be running a conventional body kit rather than the aggressive tight packed one introduced in Austria

interesting.... didn't noticed it ....gonna take a closer look at it

[seense]

Redbull looks to be running a conventional body kit rather than the aggressive tight packed one introduced in Austria

Where on the body is this visible? Can you show it with a picture?

[Morteza]

The first element from the turning vanes on the Red Bull was modified in Silverstone. Kept in Hockenheim

[MtthsMlw]

Classic picture of the car from below after crashing.

AMuS