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Mercedes F1 W04 - new engine cover 08 Jun 2013

Mercedes F1 W04 - new engine cover

In Spain and Monaco Mercedes introduced lots of updates to their car, including new rear suspension. In Canada they have brought a new engine cover and revised bodywork for the extremities of the sidepods. The new engine cover (top) is much slimmer than its predecessor (bottom) and features a tail...»

Video - Hamilton-Rosberg steering wheel comparison 31 May 2013

Video - Hamilton-Rosberg steering wheel comparison

They may pilot the same Formula One car, the race-winning F1 W04, but Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton use subtly different steering wheels. In this video we take a closer look at the lengths Mercedes have gone to in order to make sure both men feel comfortable in the cockpit....»

Mercedes F1 W04 - dual gearbox casing 26 May 2013

Mercedes F1 W04 - dual gearbox casing

The main drawing shows the new building technique used by Mercedes this year that allows them to move their car's rear suspension pick-up points - normally attached directly to the gearbox casing - without having to change the gearbox itself and thus incur a penalty. Drawing inspiration from the...»

Mercedes F1 W04 - new front wing 14 Apr 2013

Mercedes F1 W04 - new front wing

A new front wing for Mercedes in China, with a different upper winglet. It features a curved shape to the vertical fin in order to create a vortex and improve the airflow suction from the wing itself....»

Mercedes F1 W04 - 'FRIC' system 24 Mar 2013

Mercedes F1 W04 - 'FRIC' system

This drawing shows the way Mercedes put the right pressure into their much-talked-about 'FRIC' (Front and Rear Inter-Connected) system, which is understood to link the front and rear suspension hydraulically and can be adjusted in a similar way to the brake fluid. Mercedes and Lotus have been...»

Mercedes F1 W04 - front wing developments 13 Mar 2013

Mercedes F1 W04 - front wing developments

Pirelli's 2013 tyres have a different construction to their predecessors and therefore respond differently under aerodynamic load. Mercedes were the first team to introduce a revised front wing (lower picture) in order to cope with the new shape of the tyres. As you can see, the new wing is...»

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