COMPARED: The VF-20 compared to last year's Haas and Ferrari
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It is well known that Haas and Ferrari work very closely with each other but many were shocked to see how familiar the new VF-20 was to last year's Ferrari design. To see if this is correct we take a look at the cars and how similar they actually are.
Nose and front wing look more like Ferrari
The nose of the VF-20 is very similar to what Ferrari used last season. It now has nostrils and a flap has also been added to the endplates that seem to come directly from the Ferrari.
Algunos detalles del @HaasF1Team VF20 lanzado ayer. Nuevos colores y nuevos conceptos, algunos evo del VF19, otros similares a Ferrari, como el morro
— Albert Fabrega (@AlbertFabrega) February 7, 2020
Some details about the VF20 launched yesterday. New colours and new concepts, some of them an evo from VF19, others from Ferrari pic.twitter.com/0vXAA5OGZ6
The Mercedes-like airbox is gone
In the middle of the car, the aerodynamics generally look a bit more detailed compared to last year. The extra wing over the mirrors is a good example of this. Also, the airbox on top of the roll bar closely imitates the Ferrari design. It is not a direct copy, but it comes close. Last year Haas had an airbox that looked more like the Mercedes design.
Cambios en tapa motor y pontones para mejorar aero, entiendo que junto a nueva configuración refrigeración . Fondo plano con aletas verticales tipo Ferrari
— Albert Fabrega (@AlbertFabrega) February 7, 2020
Redesigned engine cover and sidepod, I guess with new refrigeration configuration. Floor with vertical fins, Ferrari style pic.twitter.com/DgDBtGYceH
Finally, you'll notice the alternating glossy and matte stripes on the 'shark fin' on top of the hood. Aesthetically not unpleasant, but it may also have an aerodynamic function.
It is clear to see that the Haa' design is closer to last year's Ferrari. They will hope that this will enable them to fight further up the grid.