Piola: Did French GP updates match "substantial" promises?
Sweeping aerodynamic changes were expected from some teams ahead of the French Grand Prix. Using Giorgio Piola's images, we assess whether those claims stood up, as well as analysing the success of the new parts that did make it to Paul Ricard
A lot of promise over upgrade packages preceded the French Grand Prix, and internally, that rang true; Renault and Honda both had new power unit packages, but these weren't used by all of their respective teams. Externally, there were definite tweaks - but not the complete overhaul that some expected.
After the controversial race in Canada, a third of the 2019 Formula 1 season had been completed. It was a neat milestone for each of the teams to take stock of the season so far and, on their collective return to Europe, set about bringing their cars to the next level.
Share Or Save This Story
How McLaren went from back to front in 18 months
Sauber last scored a year ago - how is Audi planning to arrest that poor form?
Szafnauer: Renault management cared about own careers more than Alpine F1 success
Will Sauber's C44 go down as F1's best point-less car, or are there better contenders?
Ferrari on top of bouncing issues after identifying wind tunnel anomaly
Norris ending first-lap issues will add confidence, no obvious cause - Stella
Wolff suggests "civilised" approach to current Verstappen swearing controversy
Why Ricciardo deserves a proper F1 farewell, even if his time is up
How F1’s spending rules left Red Bull’s hands tied over top staff departures
How McLaren went from back to front in 18 months
Vasseur: Hamilton's arrival proves Ferrari is on the right track
Explained: How the Haas-Toyota F1 alliance is actually going to work
How McLaren went from back to front in 18 months
Jon Noble: The one thing McLaren must leave behind for the title run-in
Ranking the real 2025 F1 driver line-up pecking order
Will Sauber's C44 go down as F1's best point-less car, or are there better contenders?
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
