The day is definitely particularly busy with the presentation of the Renault R.S.18 following that of the Sauber C37 at noon.<\/p>\n
Unlike other Formula 1 cars we have seen so far, the Renault gives the impression of not having evolved much since last season. However, that doesn’t prevent us from noticing some technical solutions.<\/p>\n
Firstly, the mounting points of the front wing are particularly thin to avoid creating a large obstacle to the airflow and to redirect it into an S-Duct. You can see the exit above the pilot’s number (see photos below).<\/p>\n
\n(5) El morro del RS18 tiene los soportes mucho mas estrechos para aumentar la secci\u00f3n d paso flujo bajo del morro. Ala 2017 con puntas d flaps apuntando abajo para bajar v\u00f3rtice Y250. Adoptan conducto S. pic.twitter.com\/XFqlWE3B5u<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Albert Fabrega ES (@AlbertFabrega) 20 f\u00e9vrier 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The bargeboards are quite similar to last year’s, just like the side-pods which are slightly raised to allow more free space underneath the element for the airflow to circulate (see photos below).<\/p>\n
\n(6) Los bargeboards derivados del 2017, igual q los direccionadores laterales. Han trabajado para minimizar entrada pontones, elev\u00e1ndola para dejar el max volumen libre debajo. No sorprende pic.twitter.com\/zlZpKl4aBp<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Albert Fabrega ES (@AlbertFabrega) 20 f\u00e9vrier 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The halo has a rather conventional appearance, just like the central air intake, but nothing indicates that the single-seater won’t be slightly different next week for the start of winter testing (see photo below).<\/p>\n
\nAll looking conventional so far pic.twitter.com\/CrTwJGC2Eq<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Craig Scarborough (@ScarbsTech) 20 f\u00e9vrier 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
We can also notice that the engine cover is as compact as on the Red Bull and that the car does not have a T-Wing. The sleekness of the engine cover seems to show that the Renault engine has been improved in terms of cooling. It will be interesting to see if McLaren has adopted the same approach (see photos below).<\/p>\n
\n(8) Renault ha trabajado bien la parte posterior para ajustar la carrocer\u00eda a motor y cambio. Ala con platina y branquias abiertas y soporte central \u00fanico. Sin ala d T inferior. pic.twitter.com\/KdKkrWfJGU<\/a><\/p>\n