Mercedes W07 Speculation Thread

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Mr.G wrote:OT: I don't understand one thing. Why some journalist doesn't go near the track with some teleobjective and take some real pictures when they know there is filming day? I don't like these blury pics, it could be W06 and nobady knows :?
Cost-benefits. Telelens pictures for what a primer 2 days in advance?
It's F1, sneak previews of a car probably don't bring in that much.
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And they want to be invited at the next official media event at MAMG F1...
If they take high quality spy pictures without invitation they will never be invited anymore by MAMG F1. Thats for sure...

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There's something never seen before on the sidepod, the side impact structure is protuding in a big way.

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kreuzass wrote:Something i have noticed but i am not quite sure about that... the upper tip of the airbox seems to be a little bit longer than the buttom (overhanging). On some pictures it seems to be the case in some other pictures not.

I would say i am sure to about 70% it is the case. And it makes sense to design such an overhanging tip. More upwashed air from the helmet can flow into the box. Can not wait till tomorow. I am quite horny to see this beauty (not in an sexual way).
Yes I thought the same thing, but in the following image that you posted the airbox inlet is straight with no top overhang:
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I think the other images are too blurry, so I think the above image is an accurate indication of how the airbox will be.

EDIT (Done after official pictures released):
You were right about the inlet overhang. :)
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Here we go!
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That airbox is HUUUUGE! You could fit a London bus into it with room to spare! :shock:
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interesting they made the airbox that much larger, i would think it disrupts/restricts airflow to the rear, well they are the experts, but they definitly choose a different route
and they are indeed copying ferraris solution with the cutout on the outer sidepod edges

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Better quality (bigger image in the new tab)
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That's one great looking Car. The Forms flow so nicely.
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kreuzass wrote:I do not think so. Take a look at the last pictures of the W06... What do you think (after a comparision)?

Something i have noticed but i am not quite sure about that... the upper tip of the airbox seems to be a little bit longer than the buttom (overhanging). On some pictures it seems to be the case in some other pictures not.

I would say i am sure to about 70% it is the case. And it makes sense to design such an overhanging tip. More upwashed air from the helmet can flow into the box. Can not wait till tomorow. I am quite horny to see this beauty (not in an sexual way).
If i remember well the all intakes most be peperdicular accordig recerence plane (bottom plank). So thar overhang is just optical illusion caused by huge rake of f1 car.
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I was of the impression that such a huge airbox would be detrimental to rear wing performance.

Can anyone shed some light on that ?
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