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Engine cover design philosophy: Ferrari vs Mercedes
Where the Ferrari F1-75 and the Mercedes W13 were already vastly different beast when it came to sidepod design, their 2023 contenders are even more contrasting.
Taking a quick look at the way they have approached the airbox and engine cover design it is clear that Ferrari's SF-23 has a very slim, triangular airbox that rapidly converges in the flat, black vertical panel required to meet the minimum surface regulations. The bodywork at the back is so closely packaged that you can virtually follow the exhaust lines.
Mercedes on the other hand have retained a fairly large air inlet above the drivers head, meaning both teams continue on their own development paths. It's also clear that the...
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