Listen to this article McLaren MCL36 front brake detail Photo by: Giorgio Piola Having struggled throughout the second pre-season test with its front brakes, McLaren has a revised setup for the first race. The metalized brake disc shroud replaces the carbonfibre one used during the test and some additional spars have been added to the inlet to prevent larger pieces of debris being collected by it. McLaren MCL36 front suspension Photo by: Giorgio Piola Another view of the McLaren MCL36’s front brake duct assembly, this time with the pipework in place that carries cool air from the inlet to the caliper. Red Bull Racing RB18 front suspension Photo by: Giorgio Piola Red Bull has a very similar solution to McLaren in regards to the brake disc shrouding, albeit this version is of a different material and is obviously shaped alternatively to infer the performance it requires. Alpine A522 side Photo by: Giorgio Piola Alpine has new sidepod bodywork for the first race of the season, with the team building on the rear downwash ramped section by adding a raised shoulder to help guide the airflow down to the rear of the car. Mercedes W13 engine Photo by: Giorgio Piola A look at the Mercedes W13 without the sidepod bodywork and floor attached reveals the lower side impact structure, the triangular shaped inlet and the radiators which are set …

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