With so little training before the start of the parc ferme conditions for sprint qualifying and the sprint itself, it is all too easy to get lost in the impact of any development.
This is why, for example, Aston Martin chose to accelerate its recent upgrade program in Japan, as it did not want it to be rolled out in China or Miami.
But Haas chose to buck that trend this weekend in Shanghai by making its first big improvement of the season – part of a wider development program that will unfold over the coming months.
And given the team’s famous update in Austin at the end of the year, which did not produce the progress hoped for during a sprint, the fact that the American team made a change of parts this this time says a lot about the optimism she must have about her work. .
Since consecutive comparisons are impossible until Imola (given that Miami will also offer the sprint format), he bet on the stages guaranteeing progression.
Looking at the upgrades in detail, while a number of changes are being made, none of them are new concepts that could shake up Apple’s shopping cart. Instead, subtle adjustments have been applied to solutions that have already appeared on the car this season.
Technical detail of the Haas VF-24
Photo: Giorgio Piola
Technical detail of the Haas VF-24
Photo: Giorgio Piola
This starts with the ground fences, which have been optimized in conjunction with adjustments to the ground and downstream edge wing, to increase their overall efficiency.
The front corner of the floor provides an intersection with the rear section of the floor strakes which was modified as part of the update and allowed a more generous step to be added to the curved, striped wing behind.
Comparison of Haas VF-24 exterior mirrors
Photo by: uncredited
The body of the main mirror has also been re-profiled in a bid to improve its aerodynamic efficiency, with the new assembly lengthened to reduce its height. This has an impact on the wake turbulence it generates and therefore allows better flow towards the bodywork of the downstream pontoons.
At the rear of the car, changes have been made to the cooling layout, as the rear outlet has been reduced, while the cooling vents located on the waist of the engine cover have been increased to counteract this.
Working in tandem to compensate for each other will help improve aerodynamic efficiency at the rear of the car, without negatively impacting the heat rejection created by the powertrain and accessories located under the hood.
Technical detail of the Haas VF-24
Photo: Giorgio Piola
Haas VF-24 Rear Cooling Outlet Comparison
Photo by: uncredited
The rear brake duct vanes were also modified on the VF-24 in an attempt to take advantage of local flow structures and increase local loading.
Haas is also expected to keep the pressure on its rivals in Miami, as more parts are expected to arrive to help improve the VF-24’s performance.
With so little training before the start of the parc ferme conditions for sprint qualifying and the sprint itself, it is all too easy to get lost in the impact of any development.
This is why, for example, Aston Martin chose to accelerate its recent upgrade program in Japan, as it did not want it to be rolled out in China or Miami.
But Haas chose to buck that trend this weekend in Shanghai by making its first big improvement of the season – part of a wider development program that will unfold over the coming months.
And given the team’s famous update in Austin at the end of the year, which did not produce the progress hoped for during a sprint, the fact that the American team made a change of parts this this time says a lot about the optimism she must have about her work. .
Since consecutive comparisons are impossible until Imola (given that Miami will also offer the sprint format), he bet on the stages guaranteeing progression.
Looking at the upgrades in detail, while a number of changes are being made, none of them are new concepts that could shake up Apple’s shopping cart. Instead, subtle adjustments have been applied to solutions that have already appeared on the car this season.
Technical detail of the Haas VF-24
Photo: Giorgio Piola
Technical detail of the Haas VF-24
Photo: Giorgio Piola
This starts with the ground fences, which have been optimized in conjunction with adjustments to the ground and downstream edge wing, to increase their overall efficiency.
The front corner of the floor provides an intersection with the rear section of the floor strakes which was modified as part of the update and allowed a more generous step to be added to the curved, striped wing behind.
Comparison of Haas VF-24 exterior mirrors
Photo by: uncredited
The body of the main mirror has also been re-profiled in a bid to improve its aerodynamic efficiency, with the new assembly lengthened to reduce its height. This has an impact on the wake turbulence it generates and therefore allows better flow towards the bodywork of the downstream pontoons.
At the rear of the car, changes have been made to the cooling layout, as the rear outlet has been reduced, while the cooling vents located on the waist of the engine cover have been increased to counteract this.
Working in tandem to compensate for each other will help improve aerodynamic efficiency at the rear of the car, without negatively impacting the heat rejection created by the powertrain and accessories located under the hood.
Technical detail of the Haas VF-24
Photo: Giorgio Piola
Haas VF-24 Rear Cooling Outlet Comparison
Photo by: uncredited
The rear brake duct vanes were also modified on the VF-24 in an attempt to take advantage of local flow structures and increase local loading.
Haas is also expected to keep the pressure on its rivals in Miami, as more parts are expected to arrive to help improve the VF-24’s performance.