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Ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Mercedes introduced several upgrades for their 2023 challenger – the W14. Here they are!
Rear Wing Endplate
Reason for change: Performance – local load
Difference: “Subtle changes to wing tip and endplate surfaces with infill options to shed drag.”
Description: “Resurfacing improved flow surface quality and wing tip performance in crosswind. Infill option reduces flow expansion behind wing, reducing downforce and drag.”
Front Corner
Reason for change: Circuit specific – cooling range
Difference: “Increase duct exit area.”
Description: “Increased front brake duct exit area to increase mass flow feeding the disc to improve cooling – a requirement for this high braking circuit.”
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Rear Corner
Reason for change: Performance – local load
Difference: “Lower deflector endplate trim.”
Description: “Results in cleaner endplate flow, which increases local load on the deflector elements, which in turn increases diffuser and floor load.”
Front Suspension
Reason for change: Performance – flow conditioning
Difference: “Lower wishbone outboard fairing reprofiled.”
Description: “Improves flow attachment around the outboard fairing in high steer, resulting in better flow to the floor and increased performance.”
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