This drawing shows Mercedes clever 'double DRS' system in its entirety. Air is sucked into holes in the rear wing endplates (left inset) which are exposed when the DRS system is activated. Using similar channelling (highlighted in yellow on car profile) - but in reverse - to that utilised two...»
With the basic workings of their innovative, DRS-operated 'F-duct' rear wing having been revealed in Australia, Mercedes have since been careful to keep the system's front wing detail hidden. They even changed the layout of their garage to make it more difficult for photos to be taken and devised a...»
This is the development that had some of Mercedes' rivals up in arms in Australia, and which could yet cause controversy in Malaysia next weekend. Here we can see the hole in the rear-wing endplate (purple arrow) that is exposed when the DRS is activated (inset, red arrow). Beyond that, the exact...»
Mercedes' is arguably the most innovative car of the season, especially compared to its predecessor, with its 'W-duct' front wing and the reported 'F-duct rear wing' that has generated so much discussion in Melbourne. This drawing shows how the exhaust blows towards the central section of the rear...»
