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F1 2011
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 2011 Formula 1 UBS Chinese Grand Prix
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Round 3 , 17 April, 2011. Shanghai International Circuit, China.
Lap : 5.451km/3.387 miles | Offset : 0.190km | Race : 56 Laps - 305.066km/189.568 miles
Official Website
Pitlane speed limits:
60km/h during practice;
100km/h during qualifying and race
Changes to the Circuit since 2010
* Track resurfaced on approach to turns 1, 8, 11 and 14.
* For improved drainage the levels of the verge on the left in turn 5 have been altered
* A 4.5m debris fence has been installed straight on at turn 14
* Further attempts have been made to improve drainage before and after turn 16
Lap record: 1:32.238 (Michael Schumacher Ferrari, 2004)
[850] 16 April 2011 - Red Bull RB7 - rear diffuser updates
 
In China Red Bull have introduced a small change to their diffuser's outer walls, which don't appear to run as close to the ground as you would expect (see yellow area on right) for optimum performance. This is linked to the RB7's unusual set-up, with the back of the car running much higher than that of rival teams' machines. Note also the small flap on top of the diffuser, improving air extraction (blue arrows).
[851] 16 April 2011 - Ferrari 150° Italia - exhaust positioning
 
Most teams this season are using a different exhaust layout to those used last year. The primary pipes are directed forwards (main picture). Ferrari introduced this trend in 2005 (inset), although back then the aim was for the exhaust to blow further forwards. Six years later, the latest layout is designed to free up space within the tightly-packed bodywork and improve the airflow to the rear wing and diffuser.
[852] 16 April 2011 - Williams FW33 - exhaust positioning
Williams have brought a new Red Bull-inspired exhaust to China (main picture). To adopt the solution, the British team have had to modify the system's positioning in similar style to that seen on the Ferrari. With just one set of parts available, Rubens Barrichello was chosen to sample it, whilst team mate Pastor Maldonado kept the standard layout (inset) on his car.
[853] 17 April 2011 - Ferrari 150° Italia - new front brake duct
 
As well as testing a new front wing on Friday in Shanghai, Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso evaluated a new front brake duct design. Featuring a shroud (right-hand arrow) and a small turning vane (left-hand arrow), the new duct has been designed to better control the flow of air towards the front wing and reduce drag around the tyres. Ferrari (along with Sauber and Toro Rosso) were the only team not using such a solution, which was already seen on most cars last year.
[854] 17 April 2011 - Toro Rosso STR6 - revised exhaust exit
Toro Rosso brought a modified exit for their exhaust to China. The main change over the older version (inset) is the addition of a horizontal fin at the top (highlighted in blue). After their drivers sampled the new exit during practice, the team removed it from their cars for qualifying and race. Toro Rosso also revised the STR06's brake ducts for the China race in order to improve the flow of air towards the diffuser's side channels.
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