The change was largely an aerodynamic update to correct design errors incurred as a result of erroneous data from the team's wind tunnel.

The "tub" is a monocoque type of carbon fibre construction encapsulating the driver, front suspension dampers and fuel cell.

The cockpit area was reputed to be very small and cramped,[4] in fact on the lower portion of the tub two external blisters are visible to allow the driver's heels to fit into the narrow space.

The cooling system was configured in a similar manner to that of the Indycars Newey had designed prior to his involvement with Formula One.

Of six speed longitudinal configuration the gearbox differed to most conventional layouts in that the selector mechanism was located at the front of the assembly.