Azerbaijan GP: F1 technical images from the pitlane explained

Ferrari SF-23 front wing detail

Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Ferrari has trimmed its front wing upper flaps in order to cater for the demands of the Baku street circuit and tailor it to the choice it will make with the rear wing. Also worth noting in this image is the curvature of the endplate, a design choice that many teams are making in order to manage the flow around the front tyre and clean up the turbulent wake that would otherwise be generated by it.

Mercedes W14 rear detail

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A close-up view of the Mercedes W14’s rear end, including its deep central spoon-shaped rear wing, beam wing and diffuser. Note the shut lines in the upper corner of the endplate where the team can quickly change the layout to suit the demands, while the mouse house in the side of the diffuser’s wall is visible from this angle. Mercedes has also changed to a three-tier, stepped lower edge on the brake duct winglet.

Alfa Romeo pit garage detail

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A look under the skin of the Alfa Romeo C43 as the mechanics prepare it for action, with the radiators and coolers layered on top of one another within the sidepod. Also note the lower downforce rear wing with a shallow spoon-shaped mainplane profile and the diagonally sawn-off wing tip section.

Mercedes W14 technical detail

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A collection of wings stacked up outside the Mercedes garage as the team prepares the W14s for action, while being mindful of any damage that could be inflicted throughout the course of the weekend.

Haas F1 Team VF-23 technical detail

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Haas has trimmed a significant section of the upper flap of the rear wing back for Baku to reduce some drag and increase top speed.