In Belgium Mercedes has introduced a very substantial package of updates, continuing the relentless development of its W11, otherwise known as the quickest F1 car in history as Lewis Hamilton smashed the lap record during qualifying. In terms of downforce, Mercedes has brought with it the same rear wings it used at the Austrian and British rounds, with the single pylon supporting a fairly neutral main profile. The final raced version must provide the right balance for Spa's very different sectors. In the illustration below we can see two different rear wing configurations used in this half of the season, with the high downforce wing featuring the double pylon, while the medium-low load...
Full Story »