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Bite-size tech: Ferrari SF16-H front brakes

This image of the SF16-H during the build-up in Canada shows us the importance of thermal management, not only for the brakes but also for how Ferrari intends to deal with the heat that radiates into the wheel rim and tyre. Managed correctly, the dissipation of heat from the brakes can be used to cycle the tyres into their temperature range and maintain it to directly influence performance and degradation. The large inlet scoop is responsible for feeding several internal pathways, cooling the disc and calipers, whilst airflow also bypasses these responsibilities in order to pass through the crossover pipe and hollow blown axle to improve the shape of the airflow around the front tyre....
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