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New Mercedes front wing revealed at British GP

Mercedes has brought an update package to Formula 1's British Grand Prix, and the first tweak has emerged with a striking new front wing.

The new design still harnesses many of its predecessor's features, such as the semi-detached flap and endplate juncture.

However, there's also a big change to how the wing is loaded across its span and how it interacts with the nose.

The triangular junction of the endplate's leading edge has been retired in favour of a more rounded finish, which has not only resulted in the diveplane being adjusted to suit but also the camber of the endplate itself.

The pod that houses the infra-red tyre sensor has also been repositioned as a consequence of the endplate redesign, and will clearly have been moved to a location that offers the most performance from an aerodynamic point of view.

Source: Autosport

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