Giorgio Piola's F1 technical analysis
2019 tech verdict: Alfa’s battle to find consistency
Join us as we delve into Giorgio Piola’s 2019 archive and bring you insight into the relentless development undertaken by the teams throughout a season in the pursuit of more performance. In today’s gallery we will focus on… Alfa Romeo.
The rebranded Sauber team started the season well, with Kimi Raikkonen (who switched places with Ferrari-bound Charles Leclerc) scoring in the first four races, then another four out of five before the summer break – as penalties in the German Grand Prix, for clutch setting offences, cost a double points payday.
After the break, the team really struggled for pace – with only the chaotic Brazilian GP truly falling its way with a pair of top-five finishes.
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Alfa Romeo Racing C38 front wing detail
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Alfa Romeo Racing C38 fins
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Alfa Romeo Racing C38 rear wing detail
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Alfa Romeo Racing C38, front wing and nose
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Alfa Romeo C38 endplate design, German Grand Prix
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Alfa Romeo C38, front wing
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Alfa Romeo C38, front wing, Brazilian GP
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| Teams | Alfa Romeo |
| Author | Giorgio Piola |
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