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How Mercedes have used an old trick on the new W13

Analysis To news overview © Mercedes With the sport making the change to a ground effect philosophy for 2022, the floor of an F1 car is more important than ever. This is because downforce is generated via the underside of the floor, using the rush of airflow underneath to pull the car closer to the ground. However, there are also more restrictions for the top of the floor due to a different shape being imposed and restrictions applied to the use of deflectors. Paolo Filisetti, a seasoned F1 technical analyst, takes a closer look at the floor of the Mercedes W13 for RacingNews365.com. The new Mercedes floor is very complex, especially on the sides of the car. Just behind the vertical barge...
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