Formula 1 has revealed the latest tweaks made to the 2021 car concept as development continues.
During the summer break, fans got a first look at the new designs which will see a return back to the days of ground effect as part of a drive to improve the quality of racing.
But with a month to go until the deadline to agree on a final set of regulations, F1's technical team, led by Ross Brawn, is still working towards finding improvements with particular focus on the front and rear wings.
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On the initial wind tunnel model shown last month, the front wing was quite underwhelming with three flaps and big endplates much like the sport has now.
However: "The latest front wing is more robust and no longer straight, instead featuring two sweeping flaps, with the endplates pointing upwards dramatically, much like the wing tip on a passenger plane," it was explained on the official F1 website.
"The tips won’t be loaded up, opening up an area for the teams to develop.
"It is currently two metres wide, but wind tunnel testing is taking place to evaluate whether the wing can be narrowed without negatively impacting the turbulence."
Also, the already heavily revised rear wing which was sculpted not too dissimilarly to those seen pre-2017 but with much simpler endplates appears to be coming back toward the current design.
"The other dramatic change is to the rear wing, which is wider than that on the wind tunnel car," the article continued.
"The endplate and struts also sweep inwards on a curve, rather than running down vertically, to deliver a more aesthetically pleasing look.
"Elsewhere, the tip of the nose has been lowered by around 25mm, while the chassis has been raised with a higher headrest and roll hoop allowing more space for the drivers.
"The floor has also been re-profiled, with tweaks also to the rear brakes and alterations made to the gearbox."
It is reported teams were shown images of the latest concept last Monday and further testing is to be carried out before the October 31st deadline.
