
Giorgio Piola's F1 technical analysis
Russian GP: Latest key F1 technical developments
Join us as we delve into the latest technical developments on display at the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Motorsport Images.

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Ferrari SF1000 rear wing comparison

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Ferrari SF1000 rear wing detail

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McLaren MCL35 front wing detail

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McLaren MCL35 front wing comparison

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Alfa Romeo C39 rear wing detail

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Racing Point RP20 rear detail

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Daniil Kvyat, AlphaTauri AT01

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Haas F1 technical

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McLaren technical

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Renault technical

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Renault technical

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Ferrari technical

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Mercedes technical

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Mercedes technical

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Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35

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Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35, with Flow-viz paint applied

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Nicholas Latifi, Williams FW43

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Alex Albon, Red Bull Racing RB16

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Esteban Ocon, Renault F1 Team R.S.20

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Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35

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