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Tech analysis: Mercedes' new rear wing for Silverstone

Mercedes has taken a leaf out of Toro Rosso’s book with its new rear wing for Silverstone, which features the same type of serrated louvres used by the Italian team since the start of the season (below). Toro Rosso STR11 rear wing Barcelona Photo by: Giorgio Piola In side view, the louvres look as if they are slotted on the endplate's leading edge, however, an angled wing shape profile deceives, with a small bridge present between each surface.   Mercedes rear wing detail Photo by: Giorgio Piola Four strakes (highlighted in yellow) have also been added to the endplate's outer surface, in order to break up the pressure and create an energetic upwash. This type of strake can be found in...
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