godlameroso wrote:I don't think there is a lot of lee-way in how exhausts are configured, personally I think Sauber has the best solution thus far. They just have a lousy mechanical suspension compared to the other top teams. Red Bull will just have to optimize what they have, quite frankly their car isn't slow, not by a long shot, they just don't have the same advantage that they've enjoyed the past two years. This means they have to work harder to set up the car, and not just setup, but also understanding the nuances with the car(in other words any deficiency in their organization will be more obvious). Last year, and the year before that, the RB's were missing practice sessions and still qualifying 3-4 tenths up the field, more when they were prepared. This year, to win a race they have to be on top of their game because everything is closer now.
I think the RB solution is probably better than Saubers. I would venture to say RB has more potential development with their solution mainly due to manpower & money. I would say their solution is better technically because it seems to allow for less disturbance of lateral airflow due to their duct. I think they just haven't quite figured it all out yet seeing as how they were later to implement it.
I also think people are overstating the performance of the C31 this year. Don't get me wrong I think it's a very good car, especially considering the Sauber budget.
Insofar as developments, I expect to see some teams copy Saubers split floor in front of the rear tyre for China & possibly the rest of the year.
