Mercedes W13

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Just_a_fan
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Phlumbert wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 11:33
https://www.corriere.it/sport/formula-1 ... 0451.shtml


Not sure about this source, seems a little far fetched.
If I understand that correctly - using Google Translate :lol: - they think the W13 will turn up with no sidepods and all of the cooling done in a radical way.

Well, that'll be something interesting to discuss if it transpires. =D> 8)
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Phlumbert wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 11:33
https://www.corriere.it/sport/formula-1 ... 0451.shtml


Not sure about this source, seems a little far fetched.
Yes exaggerated at least! But it makes sense to me: either they go widebody and push the flow outside the rear wheels or they go supermodel like this for a big flow between them even if it's a bit messy.

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Just_a_fan wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 11:49
Phlumbert wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 11:33
https://www.corriere.it/sport/formula-1 ... 0451.shtml


Not sure about this source, seems a little far fetched.
If I understand that correctly - using Google Translate :lol: - they think the W13 will turn up with no sidepods and all of the cooling done in a radical way.

Well, that'll be something interesting to discuss if it transpires. =D> 8)
Too far fetched IMHO. I'm pretty sure it won't even be a massive update, just some refinements here and there.
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Just_a_fan wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 11:49
Phlumbert wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 11:33
https://www.corriere.it/sport/formula-1 ... 0451.shtml


Not sure about this source, seems a little far fetched.
If I understand that correctly - using Google Translate :lol: - they think the W13 will turn up with no sidepods and all of the cooling done in a radical way.

Well, that'll be something interesting to discuss if it transpires. =D> 8)
Yeah lol. It would literally be a silver arrow. Surely they still need to have sidepod inlets as per rules though?

I wonder how they got this info. Specifically around it being a monster in the simulator.

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While we are stretching the bounds, what is the opposite of a lifting body? could the whole car be single unit?
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Ah yes, the ‘no bellies’ rumour has found a new home. Moved over here from the Alpine rumour mill pre-car launch.

I think we can confidently say, it will have sidepods. Perhaps they’ll be tiny? Who knows.

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Why doesn't any team use sidepods on the sides of the floor, having them completely separated from the tub, leaving the space between as a direct channel to the diffuser?

Weight distribution?

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miguelalvesreis wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 13:33
Why doesn't any team use sidepods on the sides of the floor, having them completely separated from the tub, leaving the space between as a direct channel to the diffuser?

Weight distribution?

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Just_a_fan wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 11:49
Phlumbert wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 11:33
https://www.corriere.it/sport/formula-1 ... 0451.shtml


Not sure about this source, seems a little far fetched.
If I understand that correctly - using Google Translate :lol: - they think the W13 will turn up with no sidepods and all of the cooling done in a radical way.

Well, that'll be something interesting to discuss if it transpires. =D> 8)
Mercedes used this one simple trick to to drastically increase their PU efficiency.
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Radical cooling system :D
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dren wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 14:29
Just_a_fan wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 11:49
Phlumbert wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 11:33
https://www.corriere.it/sport/formula-1 ... 0451.shtml


Not sure about this source, seems a little far fetched.
If I understand that correctly - using Google Translate :lol: - they think the W13 will turn up with no sidepods and all of the cooling done in a radical way.

Well, that'll be something interesting to discuss if it transpires. =D> 8)
Mercedes used this one simple trick to to drastically increase their PU efficiency.
What trick? Google translate? :wtf:
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AR3-GP wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 20:15
dren wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 14:29
Just_a_fan wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 11:49

If I understand that correctly - using Google Translate :lol: - they think the W13 will turn up with no sidepods and all of the cooling done in a radical way.

Well, that'll be something interesting to discuss if it transpires. =D> 8)
Mercedes used this one simple trick to to drastically increase their PU efficiency.
What trick? Google translate? :wtf:
There’s no trick hah. It’s a play on the typical click bait/spam adverts you see on the interwebs.

Very interested to see any changes between the tests though! Back to lurking for me
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miguelalvesreis wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 13:33
Why doesn't any team use sidepods on the sides of the floor, having them completely separated from the tub, leaving the space between as a direct channel to the diffuser?

Weight distribution?

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Because of the legality boxes. They don’t reach far enough for that. You are restricted to having them in the traditional place. More or less. A pencil is allowed. If you can get the hot parts cooled sufficiently.

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Sieper wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 21:29
miguelalvesreis wrote:
08 Mar 2022, 13:33
Why doesn't any team use sidepods on the sides of the floor, having them completely separated from the tub, leaving the space between as a direct channel to the diffuser?

Weight distribution?

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Because of the legality boxes. They don’t reach far enough for that. You are restricted to having them in the traditional place. More or less. A pencil is allowed. If you can get the hot parts cooled sufficiently.

This. There are examples of F2000 cars with these though. They sit inline of the wheels.