And while the big-ticket items, such as the sidepods and front suspension, were obvious talking points, there were also some interesting detail changes that emerged too.
In terms of the new front suspension arrangement, the main change came to the pickup position at the chassis end on the lead arm of the upper wishbone.
The arm is now mounted on the top corner of the chassis, rather than the 10 or so centimetres below that line it could be found before. Obviously, this will have some impact on the mechanical performance of the front suspension and the vehicle’s dynamics as a whole.
But there’s also clearly some aerodynamic advantages to be found too, as the arm now falls more in line with the angle of the other elements, which are all being used to guide the airflow down and around the sidepods.
Source: Autosport