BMW Sauber test new wing - pics.

[Woody]

Just noticed this on ITV-F1:



Now sure what its all about - any suggestions?

I would have thought the FIA would ban them from using them in a race as they did with Arrows X-Wing a few years back?

Chris

[SamHH]

I don't know exactly what they do but it's probably the same as all the aerodynamic addenda in that it controls the airflow around the bodywork. I guess they're a bit like Williams' 'walrus nose' from a few years ago: looks spectacular but only makes a marginal difference. It must obscure the drivers' line of sight terribly.

[Andy M]

I saw pictures of these this morning - bloody awful!

To me they scream "we don't know what we're doing!". Whether or not this is the case, I don't know...

[gtr-gaz]

Perhaps they are rigged up to turn with the steering. Acts like a rudder...

[Andy M]

It does make you wonder what would happen if the front wing man were to be knocked over during an over zealous pit stop

[waynepixel]

Yep, that a winner. Good luck then. WTF

[Jack Blag]

Isn't it obvious? Following Heidfeld's roll at Indy, they are designed to give him a bit more protection!!!

[Frik]

There vertical projections are usually for tidying up the airflow for the rear wing.

They are a long way forward though.

[SamHH]

waynepixel said:

Yep, that a winner. Good luck then. WTF

I don't understand. Are you saying you don't think it'll be effective?