F1 - McLaren MP4-22 Technical Analysis

Rory Phoulorie · Zorce Jedi Knight Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 1698

The MP4-22 sports a very different nose pillar arrangement to its predecessor. Rather than being connected to the wing's main profile as before, the curved pillars are now attached to the lower of the wing's two flaps (yellow arrows), leaving the main wing profile completely free. The result is that when airflow impacts the main profile - the foremost part of the car - it is not disrupted by turbulence from the pillars. This should make the front wing more efficient and also improve the quality of the airflow passing underneath the car. Increased downforce and better stability are the results.

http://www.formula1.com/insight/technical_analysis/team/2007/5/376.html

Plex · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 6:18 am Post subject:

Interesting..

Rory Phoulorie · Zorce Jedi Knight Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 1698

McLaren MP4-22 - sidepod front winglets

Until recently McLaren were one of the few teams not sporting large vertical winglets, or shields, in front of the sidepods. They finally introduced their interpretation of these elements (red arrow) at the recent Bahrain test. With a less rounded leading edge than many rivals' equivalents, they are also unusual in that they connect to the foremost edge of the elongated cooling chimneys, which also act as a kind of turning vane atop the sidepods. The new shields help manage airflow in the critical area in front of the radiator inlets, hence improving cooling whilst raising aero efficiency through reduced turbulence and increased downforce.

http://www.formula1.com/insight/technical_analysis/team/2007/5/384.html

Rory Phoulorie · Zorce Jedi Knight Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 1698

Technical Analysis - Grand Prix - Australia

McLaren MP4-22 - front cockpit 'ears'

Since the last Bahrain test session, two winglets have been added to the side of the front section of the chassis. Last season similar additions were used by Renault in a few races. These elements don't noticeably increase the downforce, instead they act as turning vanes, splitting the airflow directed towards the cockpit. They work in conjunction with the horn wings placed behind the cockpit and raise the quality of the airflow directed to the rear end of the car, hence improving overall aero efficiency.

http://www.formula1.com/race/technical_analysis/770/391.html