Mercedes GP W02

[raymondu999]

Mind pointing out the fine tunings?

[Pierce89]

This seem like a little chicken or egg question?

The same models used to generate some of the simulator codes are used to optimizes the chassis for a race on a post shaker,etc. Shouldn't the computer be the one setting up the car?

Is this all about seeing if the driver can deal with the computer dictated setup? Dumbing down the setup to reinforce the driver's all important confidence.

I wonder if a driver spends enough time in the simulator, can his confidence grow to accept a setup that initially did not inspire confidence? Instead of simulator it could be called a driver psychology manipulator.

Brian

Yes the computer does come up with a theoretical best setup. It's usually virtually undriveable, so they use the simulator to work back from there to a good baseline for the track.

[ForMuLaOne]

With the new exhaust solution there might be a reason for keeping the double radiators...because now they can evacuate air right behind them. It won`t cost efficiency compared to others, who also need to use this position. Or is there a limited size for the holes in the bodywork, where exhausts are pointing rearwards?

[JohnsonsEvilTwin]

The whole reason on getting double rads was so the car could have a short wheel base. It cost them 4 months development getting the cooling right.
Next year Brawn has said the car will certainly be longer than the current W02. So the only reason to keep the unnecessarily complex arrangement would be to get a super compact rear "coke bottle" shape.
Red Bull achieve this without double rads.

Also, having this arrangement increases centra of gravity, an Achilles heal of the current package.

[yener]

Mind pointing out the fine tunings?

Sorry couldnt upload before..

Here is a picture of the new (under) and old (up) fw

[elf341]

Good spots.
There looks also to be a new gurney just above the "syntium" logo on the upper element

[hardingfv32]

Forgive me if this has been covered before, but what is the purpose of what looks like the top of a small concave diffuser (circled in red) either side of the mounting struts?

Brian

[adrianjordan]

Forgive me if this has been covered before, but what is the purpose of what looks like the top of a small concave diffuser (circled in red) either side of the mounting struts?

Brian

Unless I'm missing what you're referring to, aren't those the camera mounts..??

[hardingfv32]

No, these would be the first objects on the top surface of the main element outside the mounting struts.

Brian

[MIKEY_!]

Do you mean this bit? I have been wondering this myself.

[Byronrhys]

[raymondu999]

When did they debut a double airbox design? I don't remember that

[MIKEY_!]

Monaco

[elf341]

don't know if it's just me, but I love that photo of Geoff Willis with a look of concern on his face whilst looking at the rear of Nico's car.

Almost like a "wtf is going on here?!" -- he's probably looking at some of MGP's oft-featured heat-dispersion grills. I imagine for an aerodynamicist that would be akin to someone using salotape to fix a broken pair of Oakleys - it ain't cool anymore

[DRCorsa]

don't know if it's just me, but I love that photo of Geoff Willis with a look of concern on his face whilst looking at the rear of Nico's car.

Almost like a "wtf is going on here?!" -- he's probably looking at some of MGP's oft-featured heat-dispersion grills. I imagine for an aerodynamicist that would be akin to someone using salotape to fix a broken pair of Oakleys - it ain't cool anymore

The rear cover is removed in that picture..