Tech F1i – Malaysia GP Analysis

TWEAKS ON THE SILVER ARROW

The sophisticated bargeboards on the Mercedes W08 were given a pair of tweaks ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend. Indeed, the first two vertical vanes sport a different shape and bend further down (compare yellow arrows) in order to push away the turbulent air coming off the front wheels. What’s more, the blades at the base of the lower sidepod vane have merged to become single elements (red arrows).