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Everything technical in Motorsport.

Jul 20, 2022, 9 tweets

One of the most interesting cars, #BritishGP spec deep dives
@redbullracing #RB16
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@BremboBrakes bespoke machined with metal bridges to add stiffness . Heated flow out of the brakes ducted back through the scoop outlet.
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Floor fences and edge, still the most complex in shape and detail. Outwash over the floor edge strongly influenced by side pod undercut.
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Front and suspension in detail is the steering rack, still complex yet simpler than last year. Read pushrod and rocker detail.
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Rear wing and DRS
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Complex mirror housings, especially the added vane on the inner pod
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Cool...!
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Tea tray support is sprung, using a stack of spring washers visible on the 2nd picture, as the electronics cooling duct normally hides it.
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Seat belt brackets, drinks tube and note the simple straight wind screen
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