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Matt Somerfield

Saudi Arabian GP: The latest F1 tech updates direct from the pitlane

Alpine F1 Ferrari Mercedes Red Bull Racing Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Alfa Romeo C43 Haas F1 Team Jeddah

F1’s second race of the season at the Jeddah street circuit has forced all teams to opt for different downforce and drag levels to ensure they are better suited for the weekend’s top-speed demands.

However, that has not stopped squads also looking at wider developments to their cars.

Here we take a look at the most interesting designs, car elements and upgrades spotted in the Saudi Arabian pitlane.

Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

Alpine A523 technical detail

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Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

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Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

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Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

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Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

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Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

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Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

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Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

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Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

Red Bull Racing RB19 technical detail

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Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

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Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

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Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

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Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

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Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

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Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

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Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

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Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

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Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

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Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

Ferrari SF-23 technical detail

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Mercedes W14 technical detail

Mercedes W14 technical detail

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Mercedes W14 technical detail

Mercedes W14 technical detail

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Mercedes W14 technical detail

Mercedes W14 technical detail

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Mercedes W14 technical detail

Mercedes W14 technical detail

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Mercedes W14 technical detail

Mercedes W14 technical detail

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Mercedes W14 technical detail

Mercedes W14 technical detail

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Mercedes W14 technical detail

Mercedes W14 technical detail

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Mercedes W14 technical detail

Mercedes W14 technical detail

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Mercedes W14 technical detail

Mercedes W14 technical detail

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Mercedes W14 technical detail

Mercedes W14 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alpine A523 technical detail

Alpine A523 technical detail

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Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

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Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

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Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

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Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

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Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

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Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

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Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

Alfa Romeo C43 technical detail

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Aston Martin AMR23 technical detail

Aston Martin AMR23 technical detail

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Aston Martin AMR23 technical detail

Aston Martin AMR23 technical detail

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Aston Martin AMR23 technical detail

Aston Martin AMR23 technical detail

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Aston Martin AMR23 technical detail

Aston Martin AMR23 technical detail

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Haas F1 Team VF-23 technical detail

Haas F1 Team VF-23 technical detail

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Haas F1 Team VF-23 technical detail

Haas F1 Team VF-23 technical detail

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AlphaTauri AT04 technical detail

AlphaTauri AT04 technical detail

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AlphaTauri AT04 technical detail

AlphaTauri AT04 technical detail

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