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Mercedes deny failing side-on crash test

Mercedes have denied a report that their 2022 challenger, the W13, failed its side-on FIA crash test a few days ago. The team countered, saying the car passed the mandatory tests 'several weeks ago'. The Italian edition of Motorsport.com reported on Sunday that both Red Bull and Mercedes' 2022 preparations had been dealt a blow with their cars failing the FIA crash tests. While the Red Bull RB18 didn't pass its frontal test, chief designer Adrian Newey said not be particularly concerned about having to strengthen the design, Mercedes did not pass its side test. According to the report, Mercedes had tried an 'extreme solution' regarding the design of their new car and now have to 'resort to...
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