From the latest Piola article in Italian that FakeAlonso provided I'll translate the main points:
The first two paragraphs go on about the usual DF requirements and that efficiency (drag) isn't a priority due to the nature of the circuit. Wing angles go from the average 14 degrees to 22.
Third paragraph goes into the suspension, stating that is softened and the ride height is increased; 20mm front and 60mm rear. And while the speeds are not as great, there is less time for the brakes to cool down within each lap.
Last paragraph and graphics at the bottom;
- 1. Maximum angleofttack for downforce and updates to the shapes of the flaps.
2. Strengthened suspension.
3. Increased venting around exhausts due to cooling requirements.
4. Perhaps a RBR style central hot air exhaust.
5. Perhaps a change to the RW profile.
These are all as expected, of course.
amouzouris wrote:alogoc wrote:What does "more robust suspension" mean?
robust means very strong....so they made the suspension stronger to compensate for the slightly taller curbs the cars will be hitting all the time...
I'll go out on a limb and assume he knows the literal meaning of "robust", but is wondering how the suspension is technically strengthened? My guess is changing (strengthening) the parts where buckling or snapping is most likely to occur, mainly around the uprights. But yet leaving the dimensions of the arms and rods alone.