News Details
Mercedes W12 secret floor finally revealed!
Mercedes' secret floor design on its W12 that the team conveniently masked at the launch of its 2021 car was unveiled for all to see in Bahrain on Friday morning. Although F1 teams have carried over their 2020 chassis, a tweaking of the technical rules has to changes to the cars' bargeboard and brake duct elements as well as to the floor, which now follows a more tapered outline. But the all-important aero component has been trimmed and now stops 10 cm ahead of the rear tyre, while holes and slots are banned, with the end result producing an approximate 10 per cent drop in downforce. Read also: Mercedes reckons budget cap could deliver 'performance advantage' At the car's launch, Mercedes...
Full Story »
Full Story »
3y ago from F1i.com
0 Comments
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes W12's floor secrets now revealed
Mercedes' rivals didn't have to wait long to get a look at the W12's new...
3y ago from PlanetF1.com
Will Mercedes pull something out of its hat again?...
At the presentation of the W12 Mercedes did not show the back of its...
3y ago from GPBlog.com
Wolff: "Of course we have hidden a new super...
At the presentation of the W12 Mercedes did not show the back of its...
3y ago from GPBlog.com
ELIAS: Mercedes' secret weapon for the F1 preseason
Design engineer Gabriel Elias recently returned to his native Florida...
3y ago from Racer.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Rating the prospects of MotoGP’s 2025 rookie crop
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Will Marc Marquez capture his first MotoGP title since...
It seems only yesterday that MotoGP fans witnessed the conclusion of a...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Nicolo Bulega seals dominant Australian WorldSBK...
Aruba.It Ducati's Nicolo Bulega completed his dominant Australian...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Team Penske quickest in final IndyCar test day
The NTT IndyCar Series held its second and final preseason open test day...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar tire allocations, practice rules updated for...
IndyCar has announced multiple updates to rules regarding use of the...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pato O’Ward fastest in first day of IndyCar...
The entire NTT IndyCar Series paddock set up shop in Sebring, Florida on...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pit lane speed adjustments made for 2025 IndyCar season
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced a few changes for the upcoming 2025...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC drivers call on FIA president for “urgent...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans wins Rally Sweden by a whisker
Super Sunday on Rally Sweden was just that! After 300km of hard racing,...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Elfyn Evans under pressure on Rally Sweden –...
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin maintained their lead on Rally Sweden after...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC women's driver development programme winner...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Report: La Liga star made available as Arsenal eye...
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a potential move for Barcelona’s star...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Getting closer now' – Fabrizio Romano issues...
Arsenal lost against West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'to rival Liverpool'...
Arsenal are reportedly contemplating whether to rival Liverpool in the...
4h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s...
ners lose their heads while Mohamed Salah outperforms Kevin De Bruyne in...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Aston Martin fools F1 rivals with surprise car design...
The 2025 Aston Martin F1 car hit the track in... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Newey reveals his favourite F1 team... and it's NOT Red Bull
Adrian Newey has lifted the lid on his favourite... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Here's how you can watch F1's 3 days of winter in Bahrain!
On Wednesday F1 will being its offical calendar... Read More »
1h ago from GPBlog.com
