Mercedes AMG F1 W03

[Gridlock]

Looks like the pipes are gone now ...

Look closer... They're just further back.

[snoop1050]

Looks like the pipes are gone now ...
So they are working performance wise already ...

your missing the duct they added leading to near the light.

do people think the duct feeds to the hole directly? or is it trying to make a positive pressure above the duct which would cause negative pressure underneath the area forcing air upwords from the floor?

im not sure just how much air actually comes out from around the engine cover though do people think its possibly the aim?

[pocketmoon]

as for Rosbergs comments:what else could you interpret into his words-he said we tried the whole day to improve the setup but could not find a solution to improve degradation of the fronts....I´d say it pretty much says ..there was no solution and possibly they have no idea IF there is a solution to this issue...

I think you're taking a big leap from what Nico actually said. The team where doing longer runs/race sim on Friday. They were banging in the laps the whole week to generate good data to take back to Brackley. I'm sure the next tests will see the team focus on performance in earnest, including tyre wear, based on the data they have gathered and analysed. Anyway, roll on Thursday!

[ovidiulucaci]

Some detailed pictures:

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[ovidiulucaci]

[quote="ovidiulucaci"]Some detailed pictures:

Could someone explain what's going on there?
I see a duct from engine cover who is above crush structure and is blowing something there, same thing as F2012.

[Ferraripilot]

Where are the exhausts? Must just be the angle of the shots as I just cannot see the exhaust

[Mr.G]

Where are the exhausts?

You can see them from this angle, as they are more on top - http://i.imgur.com/Cadsg.jpg (pic from, page above)

[Ferraripilot]

Looks like it's blowing their mini DDD from the top

[Crucial_Xtreme]

Some detailed pictures:

Could someone explain what's going on there?
I see a duct from engine cover who is above crush structure and is blowing something there, same thing as F2012.

It's quite different from the F2012. The Ferrari's is much smaller. If you view the picture you can see the seams of what looks to be a duct.

Right click>view image

[dren]

I think this is maybe the slot?

[NonNewtonic]

Some detailed pictures:

Could someone explain what's going on there?
I see a duct from engine cover who is above crush structure and is blowing something there, same thing as F2012.

It's quite different from the F2012. The Ferrari's is much smaller. If you view the picture you can see the seams of what looks to be a duct.

Right click>view image

It seems like those so called 'duct' is actually the crash structure covered with heat resistance materials and its almost impossible to be a duct as the rear suspensions are mounted on it

[Pierce89]

Looks like it's blowing their mini DDD from the top

That would be useless. a diffuser taking air from above the floor wouldn't help anything.


Edit: sorry if my tone seemed terse didn't mean it that way.
Edit 2: look mods I didn't quote the picture!!

[N12ck]

Yep they are taking air from above the floor I'm pretty sure

[dren]

Looks like it's blowing their mini DDD from the top

That would be useless. a diffuser taking air from above the floor wouldn't help anything.


Edit: sorry if my tone seemed terse didn't mean it that way.
Edit 2: look mods I didn't quote the picture!!

Agree, unless it is channeling exhaust. Even better if it is connected to the starter hole. It doesn't help with the diffuser expansion unless it's connected to the starter hole.

[snoop1050]

would the rules stop someone from placing ballast in that position and using a duct looking cover to hold it in place? that would be genius

it would be the ultimate misdirection