© Stephen Reuss for Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix ltd.
Mercedes lists and explains significant upgrades for the W14 that the team has brought to Spa ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
Sidepod Inlet
Reason for change: Reliability
Difference: Taller sidepod inlet
Description: “Taller inlet improves flow quality to sidepod radiators, improving engine cooling and allowing less louvres for a given cooling level.”
Coke/Engine Cover
Reason for change: Performance – Flow Conditioning
Difference: Sideview coke tube camber increased
Description: “Increased coke side view camber improves onset flow to the rear of the car, notably the rear wing which gains downforce and drag.”
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Floor Body
Reason for change: Performance – Local Load
Difference: Small changes to floor underside volume distribution
Description: “Volume distribution adjusted to extract more local load from forward floor vortex system, which in turn improves flow to the diffuser.”
Rear Wing
Reason for change: Performance – Drag reduction
Difference: Small chord upper rear wing
Description: “Reduced camber and reduced chord upper rear wing with less downforce and drag than standard – suited to low drag track such as Spa.”
