The need for more downforce at the Zandvoort circuit has caused teams to return to the specifications they used earlier in the season, rather than looking for further adjustments to their aero packages.
Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes have not altered their plans much and have not introduced any aerodynamic improvements for this weekend, while Alpine, who have been consistent in introducing updates at each and every race in 2022 , has modified its beam spoiler and front wing.
The beam wing (main article photo) on Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon’s A522 features a new upper element that has a shorter stroke to help reduce drag while increasing downforce.
Alpine A522 front wing detail at Zandvoort
The front wing has also been slightly modified, with a smaller wing at the top, in search of greater efficiency but without losing downforce.
AlphaTauri AT03 rear wing details at Zandvoort
AlphaTauri have also introduced a new modified rear wing, with an updated front end that features a tighter transition to the endplate . There is also a larger cutout at the rear.
Details del Williams FW44 and Zandvoort
Williams has modified the endplate of its front wing, with a reprofiling of the two upper elements of the wing in the area where they meet the side.
The goal is to alter the downforce of those elements, which influences the flow field through that area to improve stability and airflow through the rest of the car.
Details of the rear suspensions of the Ferrari F1-75
Alfa Romeo has been the other team that has made changes to its car, as can be seen in the reshaping of its rear brake ducts, to help direct the flow of air to the diffuser more efficiently.
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