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Mercedes F1 W03 - revised rear wing 24 Nov 2012

Mercedes F1 W03 - revised rear wing

In Brazil Mercedes have been busy experimenting for 2013, sampling a standard, non Coanda-style exhaust. They also decided to use this revised rear wing in qualifying and the race at Interlagos. It has a revised DRS control mechanism, as next season the DRS-operated 'F-duct' front wing the team...»

Mercedes F1 W03 - passive 'double DRS' system 04 Nov 2012

Mercedes F1 W03 - passive 'double DRS' system

Whilst Lotus have concentrated on updates to their 'Coanda' exhausts, Mercedes have continued to evaluate their 'double DRS' system in Abu Dhabi. The solution the team use at the front of the car - and the system on the Red Bull, which stalls the rear beam wing - will be outlawed next season as they...»

Mercedes F1 W03 - 'Coanda' exhausts 22 Sep 2012

Mercedes F1 W03 - 'Coanda' exhausts

In Singapore Mercedes finally introduced their new 'Coanda' exhausts - utilising the Coanda effect of airflow being attracted to nearby surfaces - after successful trials at last week's young driver test at Magny-Cours. Mercedes are in fact the last team to move to the downwashed exhaust set-up -...»

Mercedes F1 W03 - revised 'double DRS' system 02 Sep 2012

Mercedes F1 W03 - revised 'double DRS' system

In Belgium on Friday morning, Mercedes experimented with a revised version of their double DRS system, very similar in principle to the one currently being trialled (but not raced) by Lotus. Only Rosberg had it on his car for the test and it was not yet fitted with all the pieces - the red arrow...»

Mercedes F1 W03 - front-wing comparison 28 Jul 2012

Mercedes F1 W03 - front-wing comparison

This drawing shows both Mercedes' old front wing (see left-hand side) and the team's new front wing solution (see right-hand side). To the side of the neutral central section, which is compulsory for all teams, the large rounded step (1) has been removed. This means that the height of the main plane...»

Mercedes F1 W03 - low-downforce front wing 23 Jun 2012

Mercedes F1 W03 - low-downforce front wing

In Valencia, Mercedes are again using their low-downforce spec front wing. To achieve this they simply remove the cascading upper flap (inset) which is usually fitted on the wing. The F1 W03 also features new front brake ducts this weekend to improve the efficiency of the airflow in the channel...»

Mercedes F1 W03 - revised sidepods 28 May 2012

Mercedes F1 W03 - revised sidepods

Mercedes were running a heavily revised, almost B-spec car in Monaco. In addition to the new nose and carbon gearbox case already seen in Barcelona, there were new, narrower sidepods, which have required the team to do fresh front, rear and side crash tests in the last month. In the drawing you can...»

Mercedes F1 W03 - new rear suspension/brake set-up 26 May 2012

Mercedes F1 W03 - new rear suspension/brake set-up

Mercedes have brought almost a 'B-spec' version of their car to Monaco. It features the new nose seen in Spain, as well as new sidepods and this new rear suspension/brake set-up. The left-hand drawing shows the older solution with the brake callipers located vertically, in front of the rear axle....»

Mercedes F1 W03 - 'double DRS' overview 19 Apr 2012

Mercedes F1 W03 - 'double DRS' overview

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...»

Mercedes F1 W03 - 'F-duct' front wing detail 27 Mar 2012

Mercedes F1 W03 - 'F-duct' front wing detail

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...»

Mercedes F1 W03 - 'F-duct' rear wing 19 Mar 2012

Mercedes F1 W03 - 'F-duct' rear wing

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 F1 W03 - rear diffuser 17 Mar 2012

Mercedes F1 W03 - rear diffuser

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...»

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