The Alfa Romeo team have fitted their C38 with a set of additional fins on the upper edges of the monocoque. Attached to the panel that covers the upper front suspension elements, there are 4 vertical fins on the left and right sides of the S-duct exit. Just like the fins that Mercedes added, they direct airflow outboard, helping extraction of air out of the S-duct. The image also reveals how the panel isn't really a great fit onto the monocoque, and even worse so against the nose cone. There is quite a visible ridge that the team will probably be looking into to further improve efficiency. Also note how the C38 features a front suspension with a separate steering arm. Where most teams are...
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