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Mercedes ‘flying in the fog’ as W13 continues to mystify them

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is optimistic that there is plenty of performance in their 2022 challenger, but admits they are having some trouble unlocking it. While the new technical regulations helped the likes of Ferrari, Haas and Alfa Romeo to climb up the order, Mercedes have had difficulty understanding their W13 as the ground effect aerodynamics posed issues for the Brackley side. The introduction of new skinny sidepods to the car were perceived to be another piece of game-changing innovation from the eight-time constructors’ champions, but it now appears that it may well have been a last-ditch attempt to salvage some speed for an underperforming car. READ: Red Bull rue...
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