Troubles with rear wings are rare, but it can be dangerous when there are
What makes up a rear wing?
Lots of tech regs define the 2 wing elements and endplates. Teams are allowed DRS and 2 wing supports too.
What makes up a rear wing?
Lots of tech regs define the 2 wing elements and endplates. Teams are allowed DRS and 2 wing supports too.
The exterior surfaces are largely made from carbon fibre with a white foam core (rohacell). Aluminium sections end the wing elements and allow the DRS to pivot and the wing angle to be adjusted with shims. Some teams bond the wing at a fixed angle and adjust only the gurney.
DRS is a hydraulic ram that pulls the flap with a lever arm to its open position
Spherical end bearings are used to allow for flex in the flap, despite teams often running a centre support
Regs set out the normal and open gap, a max of 85mm is allowed.
DRS can be used in 2022
Spherical end bearings are used to allow for flex in the flap, despite teams often running a centre support
Regs set out the normal and open gap, a max of 85mm is allowed.
DRS can be used in 2022
An example of inside a #F1 DRS pod...
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