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Mercedes explains engine modes

In the wake of Lewis Hamilton's use of his 'party mode' in Melbourne qualifying, Mercedes explains the controversial engine setting. Over a million working hours have gone into designing, developing and constructing our 2018 Formula One car. While the result of some of that engineering work can easily be spotted by the untrained eye - for example the complex aerodynamic bodywork - other equally important areas are hidden from sight. One of the all-important elements that lies underneath the bodywork is the power unit (PU). In this modern, 1.6-litre V6 Turbo era, it's much more than just an engine. The power unit is made up of six different elements - the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE),...
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