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Has Mercedes 'trick' suspension just been exposed?
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There is no doubt that the Mercedes drivers enjoy the best power unit in the field, but they may also hugely benefit from an obscure device hidden inside the W07's chassis. Germany's Auto, Motor und Sport claims that Mercedes exploits a hydraulic roll and height control system very similar to an active suspension concept, and not unlike the 'FRIC' system which was outlawed in 2014. The system is apparently housed in the upper part of the chassis under the vanity panel which was introduced in 2012 to 'smooth' the optics of the typical step nose which was widespread back then. Auto, Motor und Sport's correspondent Michael Schmidt believes that rival teams have debunked Mercedes'...
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