Mercedes W13

[JPower]

So Russel's saying they're behind Ferrari and McLaren.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/russ ... g/8465143/

Everyone can't be the underdog. Binotto says Ferrari are outsiders. McLaren says they are trying to fight for titles in 2024.

Unfortunately for George, Mercedes are the prohibitive favorite until they stop winning. Besides, Lewis says his team doesn't make mistakes when it comes to the car. They'll be fast as usual when the time comes.

[zibby43]

So Russel's saying they're behind Ferrari and McLaren.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/russ ... g/8465143/

We’ve never heard that one before.

Technically, he’s correct, judging by the timing board. But he’s just doing the PR thing. None of the top teams have even remotely started to do any true performance running.

Probably a discussion best suited for the team thread, at any rate.

[zibby43]

Hi-res shots:

[AeroDynamic]

Mercedes running aero rakes on the diffuser area this morning. No sign of a new floor.

[OO7]

[OO7]

[AeroDynamic]

New DRS in slow-mo
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1 ... mp4?tag=14

[kenshi_blind]

New DRS in slow-mo
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1 ... mp4?tag=14

Image/ link is broken

[marvin78]

New DRS in slow-mo
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1 ... mp4?tag=14

Image/ link is broken

Just right-click it and open in a new window.

[AeroDynamic]

New DRS in slow-mo
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1 ... mp4?tag=14

Image/ link is broken

should be a regular link now as well

[Jozsusz]

Does the car bounce today?

[kenshi_blind]

New DRS in slow-mo
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1 ... mp4?tag=14

Image/ link is broken

Just right-click it and open in a new window.

couldn't even click on the link before but it works fine now after the "update"

[OO7]

Yesterday:

[west52keep64]

Floor stay added to the Mercedes, probably to stop it flexing which could be causing the porpoising

[AeroDynamic]

Floor stay added to the Mercedes, probably to stop it flexing which could be causing the porpoising

https://i.imgur.com/0suHlA2.png

If im not mistaken, the porpoising issue has been relatively quiet today? Be funny if Mercedes amongst other teams fixed this issue very straightforwardly, contrary to Sam Collins initial thoughts.