![]() These parts seem to be the width and height of the 2016 rear wings and exploit some design freedom allowed (perhaps not intentionally) by the 2017 technical regulations. Mercedes trialled a similar concept on the W08 during its shakedown. Looking at the rear of the the car the fin on the engine cover is clear to see, as is the aerodynamic element prodruding perpendicular to it. The main duct in the roll hoop provides combustion air to the V6 engine while a smaller slot beneath is used for cooling. Two exposed plyons support the roll over structure. The roll hoop and airbox concept of the Ferrari is fairly conventional, and the team has not adopted the centreline cooling approach seen on many other cars. Inside the main duct and just below the gap between the top aerodynamic element and the leading edge of the sidepod two slit intakes can be seen, these appear on both sides of the car, their purpose is yet to be revealed, but it does appear that the Ferrari cooling system is something a bit different to that of other teams. Looking at the duct from the dead ahead position its shape becomes soomewhat easier to discern, there is a small seperate duct on the inner edge of the main duct next too the monocoque fitted with a wire mesh to prevent debris entering it. Note the split in the floor of the car also (below). However this additional duct on the top of the sidepod is linked to the main duct, seperated by the aerodynamic element around the leading edge of the sidepod. The duct itself is thin, wide and seemingly quite small, however an additional duct is positioned on the top of the side pod. The shape of the main sidepod duct is quite hard to establish from the launch images, this is because the aerodynamic elements around the leading edge of the side pod are neatly blended with the leading edge of the duct. The new regulations allow much larger bargeboards and like many 2017 car the Ferrari features a complex array of elements in this area, the components fitted for the launch are not likely to actually appear on the car in Melbourne, though they might!įerrari does seem to have taken a slightly different approach in this area but this is almost certainly down to its sidepod concept where Ferrari has done something very different. Note also the small turning vanes on the outer edges of the chassis. Looking from above the exit duct on the top of the nose is visible. The SF70H features a ducted nose, like many modern F1 cars, the air inlet under the nose is just visible in the image above. Note the front brake duct design, as well as the under nose aerodynamic components. The front suspension of the SF70H has a conventional pushrod layout (below) but the wishbones and other outboard components are all notably larger than those used in 2016, this is due to the higher loads passing through them as a result of the much higher grip levels brought in by the new rules. Compare the new car (above) to the old (below) ![]() The general launch spec nose and front wing of the car is a general continuation of the concept used on the 2016 SF16-H, though of course the 2017 version features the wider swept back front wing as a result of the new rules. The Ferrari SF70H has many other striking features which are immediately noticeable and which show that the famous Italian team is exploring a number of new concepts. Finally, also as a function of the expected increase in performance this year, the power-steering and braking systems have been upsized. The hubs and wheel nuts have been redesigned to facilitate the work of the mechanics when changing wheels during the pit stops. Also updated is the suspension layout, which still retains a push rod design at the front with pull rods at the rear. The roll-hoop, which incorporates the engine air intake has been completely redesigned. Obvious to see is the fin on the engine cover and the more complex aerodynamic parts of the air intakes on the sidepods. ![]() Like all new 2017 cars it features wider tyres, a wider front wing and a lower, wider rear wing as well as a larger floor and diffuser. The Ferrari SF70H is the 63rd single-seater designed and built by Scuderia Ferrari to take part in the Formula 1 World Championship. ![]()
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