Gallery: Key F1 tech shots at British GP

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF70-H with cockpit shield

Red Bull Racing RB13 in the garage with aero sensors

The RB13 outfitted with Kiel probe arrays behind the front wheel in preparation for FP1 as the team looks to collect data in the opening few laps.

Close-up detail of the fins connected to the left rear brake duct fence.

Red Bull Racing RB13 front brake and wheel hub detail

From this shot of the RB13's front brake assembly, note the team's use of three larger drill holes, followed by two larger drill holes.

Renault Sport F1 Team RS17 steering wheel

The Renault RS17 with its vanity panel exposed, showcasing the third damper detail.

Mirror at the Ferrari SF70H of Sebastian Vettel

A new wing mirror and fin arrangement installed on Sebastian Vettel’s car to complement the shield cockpit protection that'll be run for several laps in FP1.

Mirror at the Ferrari SF70H of Kimi Raikkonen

For comparison, here's what the regular wing mirror set-up, installed on Kimi Raikkonen's car, looks like.

Sahara Force India F1 VJM10, new front wing

Force India has a new front wing available to it at Silverstone - featuring three full-length upper flaps, while the mainplane has one less full-length slot along its width.

Sahara Force India F1 VJM10, old front wing

Sauber C36 front brake and wheel hub detail

The C36’s front brake duct has become as complex as what is utilised by some of the lead teams - with numerous airflow channels used in order to displace heat and move air from one place to another for aero reasons.

Haas F1 Team VF-17 front brake and wheel hub detail

The VF17’s front brake assembly sans drum cover exposes the inner detail. Note the chevron drill pattern used to dissipate heat from the disc - it is used to allow for the maximum quantity of holes without affecting structural integrity.

Scuderia Toro Rosso STR12 nose, front suspension and chassis detail

A shot of the STR12 during preparation, with no nose or vanity panel leaving in full view details of the suspension, pitot stack and upper section of the ‘S’ duct.