McLaren made several changes to the MP4-31 for Russian Grand Prix, with the front wing and sidepod airflow conditioners the most visceral changes made to improve performance. Front Wing An additional guide vane was mounted within the front wings main cascade (see lower inset, highlighted in green), which helps to control the direction of the airflow over and around the face of the front wheel, improving performance downstream as the wake shed by the front tyre also sees its shape changed. Sidepod Airflow Conditioners The sidepod airflow conditioners that flank the car were also revised, with the conditioner arched over to meet with the sidepods shoulder as is currently en-vogue.  The...
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