© Sebastian Kawka for Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix ltd.
Ahead of the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes has introduced several upgraded components for the W15. Here’s what they do.
Diffuser
- Primary reason for update: Performance – Local Load
- Geometric differences compared to previous version: Subtle changes to diffuser roof profile.
- Brief description on how the update works: Increased rear camber in the diffuser roof region increases local flow acceleration which in turn increase local downforce and drag.
Floor Edge
- Primary reason for update: Performance – Local Load
- Geometric differences compared to previous version: Revised floor edge wing with additional lap element added over forward section.
- Brief description on how the update works: The additional floor edge flap element drops the local pressure behind the fence systems which in turn increases forward floor load.
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Beam Wing
- Primary reason for update: Performance – Drag Reduction
- Geometric differences compared to previous version: Single element beam wing.
- Brief description on how the update works: Single element, low camber beam wing designed to reduce local downforce and drag; suitable for high L/D track like Spa.
Front Wing
- Primary reason for update: Circuit Specific – Balance Range
- Geometric differences compared to previous version: Low camber, small chord front wing flap.
- Brief description on how the update works: Reduced chord and camber front wing flap element reduces local front wing load to allow a sensible car balance to be achieved when running low downforce rear wings (as Spa).
Halo
- Primary reason for update: Performance – Drag Reduction
- Geometric differences compared to previous version: Removed flap element from Halo fairing.
- Brief description on how the update works: Removing the Halo fairing flap reduces local downwash which in turns reduces drag by altering the onset flow to the rear of the car.
