KimiRai wrote: ↑25 May 2023, 15:22
Why do you think they kept the vents on top of the sidepod?
They already had them there on launch spec sides, so to close them off and do what AMR did would require even more work on internal flow and cooling calculations.
On another note - the mini winglet on the bottom of the mid winglet now has slots. Since it's a lot bigger now, it will undoubtedly form a vortex. Now we have to vortices forming closely and will likely merge together. By the looks of things and the amount of work that went into the mini winglet, its vortex might pull the upper one and keep it down. Downstream, the sidepod shoulder would keep it outboard and aim towards the tyre, both on straights and while cornering. It could be a really good idea or they are still trying to be too smart for their own good...
On a 3rd note...
Vanja #66 wrote: ↑25 May 2023, 13:29
Very interesting shaping of the undercut and floor junction, a double outwash kick. Well, the second one is hardly a kick, but it does push outwards. Could even extend fully to diffuser width, thus feeding the mouse hole with undercut air. This confirms it's a step where they completely turn away from zeropod/slimpod philosophy.
https://i.ibb.co/xMyc4mP/Mercedes-Forme ... erstag.jpg
... am I good or what