Inner Front Wing - not spotted before

[The Zee]

Maybe it's me, but had the front wheels off yesterday for a good clean and I noticed a hole in the front of the inner wing. It's the same both sides. The thing is I can't recall spotting it before.

 

Has someone nicked the covers or has it always been like this.

 

Yours, loosing their marlbles, Andy.

[Too Tall]

My money is on aerodynamic or acoustic reasons for it. Mine has them too!

[Danny 57]

Let direct air in as oposed to turbulant not direct air for the brakes is my guess.

[Devon Wanderer]

It's not just you; I've had mine 18 months and only noticed the other day - had to check the other side to make sure something hadn't fallen off. (Unless they both have ... )

[The Zee]

Had the car for two and a half years. Can't believe I am still finding things out.

[andrehj]

It's there for aerodynamic reasons, to reduce drag (reduction of CW value).

[silver1011]

It's normal.

 

Air cooling for the brakes.

[Roots Supercharger]

My 1.4L has both front brake air ducks blanked off with (removable) plastic covers.