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[raymondu999]

I doubt the snow plough is coming back, though I could be wrong.

[adrianjordan]

Actually I half expect to see the old nose and snow plough back on Jenson's car for Monaco.

He's struggling with car setup at the moment and I think he might want to get the extra front grip to give him the confidence for that 1 track in particular...

[raymondu999]

But the snowplough came off in testing. Maybe they might go to the old nose+vanes, but just not the new nose+vanes.

[scarlet]

Rear grip is still important in Monaco, especially for tyre life. I doubt we'll see the snowplough again unless they find some way of significantly increasing the aero load of the rear wing or diffusor without losing efficiency.

[ianwit]

Actually I half expect to see the old nose and snow plough back on Jenson's car for Monaco.

He's struggling with car setup at the moment and I think he might want to get the extra front grip to give him the confidence for that 1 track in particular...

I think he will be ok at Monaco, he's struggling to get heat into the tyres, soft tyres and plenty of braking should help.

[Crucial_Xtreme]

Good look at part of McLaren's innovative tyre heating solution.

[italian]

And here the Omnicorse article related to it: http://translate.google.com/translate?s ... me&act=url

[GrizzleBoy]

I find it interesting that out of all the successful teams so far, McLaren seem to have the least "going on" at the rear of their car in terms of slots, bits and bobs on the floor, hidden ducts and the like.

[hardingfv32]

Good look at part of McLaren's innovative tyre heating solution.

I don't see anything indicating 'adjustable'.

Brian

[mx_tifoso]

Based on other angles, the adjuster is inside directed towards the brake duct. It's horizontal and has a spring mechanism IIRC.

Here it is:
http://www.formula1.com/wi/sutton/2012/d12brn472.jpg

[PlatinumZealot]

Actually I half expect to see the old nose and snow plough back on Jenson's car for Monaco.

He's struggling with car setup at the moment and I think he might want to get the extra front grip to give him the confidence for that 1 track in particular...

comparison shot just for the heck of it.

[Gridlock]

Wish we could know how flat the surface is, that RB FW looks like it's about to spark on the right whereas the McLaren could run over a small mammal fairly safely.

Edit: To be fair, Vettel is out-braking so will show more dive.

[GrizzleBoy]

Is it just me or does Jenson have a whole lot more rear wing angle compared to the red bull?

[beelsebob]

Is it just me or does Jenson have a whole lot more rear wing angle compared to the red bull?

My bet would be that that's more to do with the Red Bull over-compromising top speed if it puts a decent amount of wing on, than to do with the McLaren needing more wing.

[Neno]

Is it just me or does Jenson have a whole lot more rear wing angle compared to the red bull?

My bet would be that that's more to do with the Red Bull over-compromising top speed if it puts a decent amount of wing on, than to do with the McLaren needing more wing.

red bull is known for making cars (last 2-3 car's generation) with their low top speed, with less rear wing angle they wont higher top speed. i think mclaren already have good top speed, and because of that they can be faster even with more wing.