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Gallery: Key F1 tech shots at British GP
A selection of the best technical images from Silverstone courtesy of Giorgio Piola, Sutton Images and LAT images.
Matt Somerfield
Edited: Jul 14, 2017, 10:46 AM
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The RB13 outfitted with Kiel probe arrays behind the front wheel in preparation for FP1 as the team looks to collect data in the opening few laps.
Close-up detail of the fins connected to the left rear brake duct fence.
From this shot of the RB13's front brake assembly, note the team's use of three larger drill holes, followed by two larger drill holes.
The Renault RS17 with its vanity panel exposed, showcasing the third damper detail.
A new wing mirror and fin arrangement installed on Sebastian Vettel’s car to complement the shield cockpit protection that'll be run for several laps in FP1.
For comparison, here's what the regular wing mirror set-up, installed on Kimi Raikkonen's car, looks like.
Force India has a new front wing available to it at Silverstone - featuring three full-length upper flaps, while the mainplane has one less full-length slot along its width.
The C36’s front brake duct has become as complex as what is utilised by some of the lead teams - with numerous airflow channels used in order to displace heat and move air from one place to another for aero reasons.
The VF17’s front brake assembly sans drum cover exposes the inner detail. Note the chevron drill pattern used to dissipate heat from the disc - it is used to allow for the maximum quantity of holes without affecting structural integrity.
A shot of the STR12 during preparation, with no nose or vanity panel leaving in full view details of the suspension, pitot stack and upper section of the ‘S’ duct.
The W08’s rear brake assembly sans brake drum cover exposes the caliper and brake disc detail.
Felipe Massa's car outfitted with the new front wing pillars, complete with slot, as the car was pushed to scrutineering.
Exposed W08 chassis gives up a huge amount of detail as the car is prepared for action.
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