Dumb Q. What is the metal cattle grid attached to F1 cars?

[Troubleatmill]

See it in many pics just behind the front wheels. The photos never have an explanation ( on the sites I visit )

Is it the FIA checking stuff?
The teams?
Both?

Aliens?


Thank you in advance for some wisdom.
T

[Troubleatmill]

No.
It is like a big metal cattle grid in the front of the car behind the front wheels that runs the width of the car.

Edited by Troubleatmill on Tuesday 28th February 22:26

[Troubleatmill]

Order66 said:

Perhaps you never see it described because you don't scroll down to the section mentioned. Definitely Aero Rakes.

Yup.. Didn't scroll down.

Thank you all. :}

[Troubleatmill]

Vocal Minority said:

The sensors need to be that big because they want to measure the airflow over that whole area.

Seriously....the answer came in the first reply

Accepted.. Didn't understand you had to scroll down


Pax