The VF-16 is supplemented by a new front wing in China (old one in the small inset for comparison), revising the key aero structures that move air around the front tyre.

Haas F1 Team VF-16 front wing detail Photo by: Giorgio Piola

The vertical turning vane placed within the main cascade, tasked with controlling the direction of the airflow has been multiplied to two (highlighted in blue and green) and feature varying lengths based on their position.

The 'r' cascade is now flanked by a horizontal flap that will interact with the wing tips close to the Y250 juncture. Its role, along with the other elements, is to change the shape of the Y250 vortex to improve performance downstream.

The horizontal flap's rigidity is maintained by the addition of another support, which itself sits astride a new, carefully crafted, seat so as not to cause any unintended aerodynamic consequences.

Additional reporting by Matt Somerfield