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Technical F1: 2013 nose fairing patterns

In the latest of GPUpdate.net's technical features, nose fairings are the subject of scrutiny. The so-called 'vanity panel' is an optional extra for 2013, with its introduction aimed at removing the unpopular stepped noses seen last season. However, as is explained below, there has been a significant design split up and down the pit lane. Despite the fact that Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, attempted to discourage teams from exploiting the nose fairing and subsequently gaining an aerodynamic advantage, many bypassed the spirit of the regulations and have developed elegant structures to improve airflow and limit the overall weight penalty of the added panel. A plethora of concepts have...
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