As well a new front wing assembly, Ferrari have introduced a modified rear wing in Canada to suit the medium to low downforce demands of the circuit. The profile and flap have been completely revised. The profile now features a double curve, with its central section lower in the middle and tapering up towards its extremities (yellow arrows) - the opposite to the previous design, which was higher in the centre. The transition from each section of the profile to the next is now much smoother, improving the management of airflow passing over and under it, hence making the rear wing more efficient and generating less drag.
Having revealed a revised front wing at the Spanish Grand Prix in May, Ferrari complete their alterations to the F2007's front profile with the introduction of a new nosecone in Canada. It now features a small horizontal slit on its tip (see inset), similar to that on the BMW Sauber. The profile of the nose has also changed slightly in its lower section. This development not only provides cooling to the car's power-steering hydraulics, but also manages the airflow in the area close to the nosecone's tip, reducing disruption as it passes through the front suspension.
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