Gallery: Key F1 tech shots at Japanese GP

Ferrari mechanics start to piece together the SF70H in preparation for this weekend's GP.

The VJM10 prepared with the ‘stegosaurus’ engine cover fins and triple element T-wing introduced in Singapore and a new two tier monkey seat. Note also the winglets mounted around it on the crash structure.

The SF70H relatively undressed as the mechanics install the power unit, gearbox and crash structure.

Scuderia Toro Rosso STR12 front wing detail

Toro Rosso’s new front wing and nose (top). Note the length and width of the new front wing pillars when compared with the older specification below.

The W08 sans bodywork gives us a great view of the power unit and ancillary components associated with it.

The new front wing and nose introduced in Malaysia, this ¾ view shows off the length of the new wing pillars.

The RB13 rear wing from above, also note the now customary (for Red Bull) teardrop-shaped surface atop the floor.

Sahara Force India F1 VJM10 rear exhaust detail

A close-up of the new monkey seat and crash structure winglets fitted to the VJM10 in Japan.

The additional cooling ‘ears’ introduced in Malaysia and bonded to the side of the airbox make a return in Japan. Also note the SF70H has been outfitted with the spoon-style rear wing.

The W08 is pushed down the pitlane after being readied for scrutineering.

A rearward shot of the FW40 as it sits waiting in the pit box. Note the use of their most intricate upper T-Wing, lower T-Wing and monkey seat.

The recently-updated front suspension and brake duct layout on the SF70H.

Ferrari's spoon-style rear wing in use in Japan.

Mercedes-Benz F1 W08 chassis and front suspension detail

Detail of the W08’s bulkhead revealed without the nose in place.

Front brake duct detail of the Mercedes W08.

Detailed shot of the W08’s floor slots ahead of the rear wheel. Also note the longitudinal flap on the edge of the floor introduced in Spain and subsequently copied by Ferrari.

The team is utilising its high-downforce rear wing and two-tier monkey seat in Japan.

The new front wing introduced in Malaysia (but only raced by Bottas) features a turned up leading edge ahead of the strakes.

A look at the Ferrari style sidepod deflectors introduced by Red Bull in Singapore.

Jolyon Palmer, Renault Sport F1 Team RS17

The rear end of the RS17 shows the revised cooling bodywork.

Red Bull Racing RB13 front suspension detail

A look at the RB13’s under-chassis turning vanes.

A well-lit shot of the RB13’s diffuser shows the trend that has been moved to where vertical slots are added to the sidewall.

A great shot of the C36’s diffuser.

A great view of the new bargeboards and sidepod deflectors introduced in Malaysia.

The upper surface of the diffuser, below the usual site of the crash structure. Note the swan neck-style supports used to keep the upper flaps from moving around too much.