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In noticed it in the mid of last year, that the racing point inverted the rake to 0 after 25% of a Long straight. From the characteristic I think this is a hydraulik System.
I wonder if Mercedes are going to test the low drag rear wing for later in the season, or do they really get enough downforce to be able to run such a small wing? Impressive if that's the case and it means they'll be difficult to overtake on the straights.
Turbo says "Dumpster sounds so much more classy. It's the diamond of the cesspools." oh, and "The Dutch fans are drunk. Maybe"
I wonder if Mercedes are going to test the low drag rear wing for later in the season, or do they really get enough downforce to be able to run such a small wing? Impressive if that's the case and it means they'll be difficult to overtake on the straights.
Whose going to be overtaking them anyway in a normal race unless they have significant damage or technical issues ?
“Hamilton’s talent is perhaps even more than that of Ayrton or Schumacher or Fernando." - Rubens Barrichello
I wonder if Mercedes are going to test the low drag rear wing for later in the season, or do they really get enough downforce to be able to run such a small wing? Impressive if that's the case and it means they'll be difficult to overtake on the straights.
Whose going to be overtaking them anyway in a normal race unless they have significant damage or technical issues ?
Pit stops sometimes mix things up, but yes, I take your point.
The opposite question might be interesting, however. If Mercedes run such a small rear wing, the effect of DRS will be less which might mean they aren't as quick to get by things on the straights.
Turbo says "Dumpster sounds so much more classy. It's the diamond of the cesspools." oh, and "The Dutch fans are drunk. Maybe"
I think a better way of looking at it might be, their top speed will be reduced less with DRS closed. If anything it would make them harder to overtake by an opponent with DRS open.
