Mercedes AMG F1 W04

[mantikos]

Sidepods ALWAYS create lift in modern F1 cars since they are higher in the front and lower in the back - this is not a sidepod discussion thread. Thanks.

[kris]

No sponsor marking on FW end plates. I believe they had them over the years and most other cars have them too..
Could this just be a normal change or has a temporary FW which has been bolted on for the launch ?

[Pierce89]

I get quite laugh from all the people who are so sure of how much potential the w04 does or doesn't have. No person on this forum can accurately judge a car on looks, so let's stick to features rather than performance. [-o<

[Huntresa]

No sponsor marking on FW end plates. I believe they had them over the years and most other cars have them too..
Could this just be a normal change or has a temporary FW which has been bolted on for the launch ?

Temp FW, the entire car is built around a 5-plane FW design.

[stefan_]

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[elf341]

W04 still seems to sport the mini-dd. I thought they might've removed that - no other team followed the idea this year I think?

[DAMNINice]

fastest time by Nico...
by now

good pictures by f1fanatics

[Vasconia]

According to Brawn a new front wing will be introduced during this week, also some changes are expected in the following weeks(which is, by the way, obvious).

He has insisted that the car has some innovations though we will need to look carefully to appreciate them.

Rosberg has also mentioned that he doesnt expect a strong star as it happened last season but he is sure that the development pace this season will be much better.

[stefan_]

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[markc]

Very aggressive curves on the diffuser vanes... Looks like Lotus in that regard.

[Mestrades]

LOL.
They've started very well. I think they haven't idea about the cohanda effect.

[stefan_]

Hi-res
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[GrizzleBoy]

Last time I saw a pic like that was when we had refuelling.......looks like they might still be learning about these exhausts?

What actually caught fire there? Fuel from the exhaust igniting? Bodywork?

One thing I can say though.......is that they almist have the plume going EXACTLY where they want it lol.

They also don't seem to have a problem with getting the actual coanda to work, judging by how close and low down the fire starts.

[Mestrades]

Last time I saw a pic like that was when we had refuelling.......looks like they might still be learning about these exhausts?

What actually caught fire there? Fuel from the exhaust igniting? Bodywork?

I think it's a delayed exhaust combustion.

[Leon]

it's trick, they use 6 cylinders when the remained 2 used as afterburners :docs: