Aerodynamic updates are abundant at the Spanish Grand Prix
Pretty much every team on the Formula 1 grid has brought a major update to Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix. Some are clearly working, others are not working so well. When asked if the updated McLaren MP4/24 was improved driver Lewis Hamilton gave a clear answer to the BBC: "No." McLaren had one of the more minor update packages in Spain as it has focussed on introducing small updates at each race rather than large major updates. Brawn GP brought its BGP001's fitted with a new floor, engine cover, and bodywork around the rear suspension.
Renault had a similar update kit as Pat Symonds explains "as we have said earlier we introduced our first double decker diffuser in China but it was very much our first attempt. There is a new attempt here. In addition, with visible parts, we have got new front wheel fairings, we have got a new top rear wing here. We have got modifications on rear suspension, so there is a lot going on."
The biggest update of all was seen on the BMW-Sauber F1.09, The nose, side pods and the rear wing are completely new, while the front wing, the engine cover and the diffuser have been modified. This has given the car a strange new look which has already enhanced usage of the cars 'ugly' tag.
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