Great Britain's Craig Scarborough is a freelance journalist and illustrator who focuses solely on Formula 1 technology. He explains here the main changes in the technical regulations for the 2011 season.
As he points out, there were no major surprises amongst the rules. There being rules to effectively ban: double diffusers, F-ducts and slotted rear wings. Newly introduced were the mandated weight distribution and adjustable rear wing.
There would be a lot to cover, but these are the main points with some illustrations.
F-DUCT INTAKE
Even though the loopholes in the rear wing regulations have been closed, this additional new regulation prevents the driver influencing aerodynamics. So that other driver controlled F-duct type devices cannot be exploited other areas, such as: front wings, sidepods or diffuser.
REAR FIN
Another route to banning F-ducts, as well as a move to limit the ever-expanding rear fin, the rule prevents any bodywork reaching the rear wing.
As he points out, there were no major surprises amongst the rules. There being rules to effectively ban: double diffusers, F-ducts and slotted rear wings. Newly introduced were the mandated weight distribution and adjustable rear wing.
There would be a lot to cover, but these are the main points with some illustrations.
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| Illustration by Craig Scarborough |
F-DUCT INTAKE
Even though the loopholes in the rear wing regulations have been closed, this additional new regulation prevents the driver influencing aerodynamics. So that other driver controlled F-duct type devices cannot be exploited other areas, such as: front wings, sidepods or diffuser.
 |
| Illustration by Craig Scarborough |
REAR FIN
Another route to banning F-ducts, as well as a move to limit the ever-expanding rear fin, the rule prevents any bodywork reaching the rear wing.