F1 Technical Updates: Only Two Teams Bring Upgrades to Qatar Grand Prix 2024

F1 Technical Updates: Only Two Teams Bring Upgrades to Qatar Grand Prix 2024

By Michael Harrison

November 30, 2024 at 05:34 AM

Only two teams have brought upgrades to the Qatar Grand Prix as Formula 1 enters the final two rounds of the season, with most teams focusing their development efforts on 2025.

Pink Alpine F1 car racing

Pink Alpine F1 car racing

Alpine has introduced significant front-end modifications, including:

  • A new front wing with reprofiled elements focused mainly inboard
  • Improved flow management and local load gains
  • A shorter nose design
  • A detached first element no longer in contact with the nose

Stake Sauber is the only other team bringing updates, featuring:

  • A trimmed-down version of their current front wing
  • Wider balance range for improved performance

The limited updates are particularly notable given Qatar's status as a Sprint event, which provides teams with just one practice session before Sprint qualifying on Friday night.

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