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Mercedes highlight issues after initial spray guard test

The FIA needs to fine-tune the spray guard concept that was recently tested for the first time at Silverstone – Image: James Bearne/XPB Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin believes the initial recent trial of a spray guard on F1 cars highlighted areas of concern the FIA is now seeking to address. Motorsport's world governing body is looking at a solution to a problem that has long plagued open-wheel cars during wet weather. Depending on the severity of the rain, visibility, and in turn, safety, has always been a concern. Races have also been delayed, or in the case of the infamous 2021 Belgian Grand Prix, cut dramatically short after a few laps behind the safety...
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