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Mercedes ‘ingeniously' bypass FIA block with new aero component

Towards the end of last season, Mercedes were desperately trying to upgrade the W13 to make it competitive, as the they looked to make a late charge for second place in the constructors’ championship. While upgrades to the underfloor made a significant difference, an experimental front wing brought to the US Grand Prix never actually made it onto the racetrack. The wing featured a number of slot gap separators, which are designed to keep the front wing rigid and limit the flexion between the different levels of the wing. Other teams were concerned that Mercedes were actually attempting to use these separators to redirect airflow, rather than for their intended purpose. The FIA agreed...
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