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Mercedes undecided on full shark fin after testing T-wing
Mercedes says it is undecided about whether or not it will adopt a full shark fin on the engine cover of its 2017 Formula 1 car, after trialling a radical raised T-wing at Silverstone on Thursday. The Brackley-based outfit caused a stir at the launch of its W08 when its new challenger was fitted with a high T-wing in front of the rear wing for its afternoon running. The concept is very different from the solutions adopted by other teams, who have all so far opted for a more standard shark fin to help channel airflow over the rear wing. When asked by Motorsport.com about its plans for the new car, engineering director Aldo Costa said the T-wing was one idea being looked at, but that a normal...
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