Mercedes aspires to continue the slow ascent to the summit, a goal for which the Brackley team has signaled that it has taken the right path in the last few rounds. At Silverstone Lewis Hamilton and the W13 were serious contenders for the final victory, on a track where the Anglo-Austrian team has introduced a substantial package of updates that have allowed the Silver Arrow to take a considerable leap forward. However, the performance in Austria was not up to par with the English one, he remarked how much Mercedes remains an extremely sensitive car to the conditions and characteristics of the trackas well as to external disturbances.
The next developments on Brackley’s car will therefore be aimed at improving the aerodynamic stability of the W13, as well as obviously increasing the aerodynamic load released. At Paul Ricard updates are expected at Mercedes, to appreciate which, however, it will be necessary to wait to observe the car in action on the track. In the meantime, the front wings exposed outside the Le Castellet pits denote a small novelty. The air intake on the tip of the nose designed to feed the passenger compartment cooling is increased compared to that used up to Austria. It is difficult to determine whether the change is intended to last the entire season or whether it is specific to the French appointment. The race beyond the Alps is in fact destined to be one of the hottest of the entire championship, with peaks of 37 ° C recorded on Thursday and the asphalt well above 50 ° C. It would therefore come as no surprise that Mercedes has tried to guarantee the drivers a more adequate cooling of the passenger compartment.
On the front wing under analysis it is also possible to observe how the upper flap has a greater chord than the Austrian one, denoting a choice of initial set-up with higher aerodynamic load. In addition to the absolute performance, in France, downforce will be essential for tire management, crucial aspect at Paul Ricard in scorching heat. Small news in preview therefore for Mercedes, waiting to evaluate any other updates with the descent on the track of the W13.
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