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Spanish GP: Latest F1 tech updates, direct from the garages

As Formula 1 returns to Europe, Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images reveal the all-important technical updates on show in the Barcelona pitlane.

A close-up view of the triple-inlet nose being run for the first time this weekend.

The complex front wing on the MCL33.

A close-up of the new turning vanes adopted by McLaren this weekend. Also note how the narrowing of the nose exposes more of the lower chassis inlets.

Alonso's MCL33 is painted with flo-viz to check the bargeboards and associated aerodynamic paraphernalia is acting as expected. Also note the inclusion of a new deflector panel, which has sprouted up from the floor’s axe-head.

New deflector panels include a tall, forward element connecting the previous two panel configuration to the floor’s axe-head.

A close-up of McLaren's new diffuser in Spain which features a revised central section with several perforations.

Haas mechanics remove the entire halo structure from their car during free practice, note use of a boomerang winglet rather than small vortex generators.

Ferrari painted flow-viz on the SF71H’s diffuser during Free Practice to ascertain whether the more squared central section scheduled to be used this weekend is working as expected.

The FIA's Charlie Whiting takes an interest in Ferrari's new halo-mounted mirror and winglet solution.

A rearward shot of the new halo mounted wing mirror and winglet combo being used by Ferrari this weekend.

An overview of the Ferrari SF71H as it is pushed down the pitlane.

Red Bull’s new slotted bargeboard solution and revised leading floor edge which now features six strakes rather the three.

Slotted floor ahead of the rear tyre features eight slots and one enclosed hole.

Ricciardo's RB14 with a pair of Kiel probe arrays mounted behind the front wheels, which are used to collect data on the new parts that have been installed this weekend.

A look at the complexity of the brake duct fins and outer diffuser channel on the W09.

Mercedes-AMG F1 W09 front suspension detail

The W09’s front suspension, note the new vertical fin mounted atop the already raised wishbone akin to the solution used by Sauber since the start of the season.