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McLaren pinpoint why Mercedes' 'zero sidepod' concept failed

Article To news overview © RN365/Michael Potts McLaren boss Andrea Stella has explained why Mercedes' zero sidepod Formula 1 concept was always likely to fail. During pre-season testing in 2022, Mercedes unveiled the W13 with minimal sidepods, as opposed to the chunky version deployed elsewhere on the grid. Even after other teams abandoned the idea, the Silver Arrows stuck with the philosophy, even bringing it to the 2023 car before quickly abandoning it, with a more conventional-looking W14 breaking cover at the Monaco Grand Prix. Teams are gravitating towards the Red Bull wide style of sidepod, where the air is pushed down towards the floor and diffuser, with Stella explaining why this...
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