Mercedes W17

[SilviuAgo]

I'm seeing reports on alleged problems with the legality of the diffuser on this car? But nothing here which is quite curious.


Is it just gossip/hype/misinformation?

The FIA is reportedly set to ban Mercedes’ diffuser extensions through a Technical Directive (TD).

The clarification could be issued before Austria, though Mercedes are reportedly pushing for a delay.

This comes after Ferrari challenged the interpretation, arguing it opened the door to even more extreme diffuser concepts.


Details here: https://autoracer.it/diffusore-mercedes ... battaglia/

[djones]

I wonder how much that diffuser ban is worth in time.

It's quite interesting that Ferrari are bringing upgrades (that seem to work well) including a better engine this weekend and at the same time Mercedes are having speed increasing items removed like the compression testing and now the diffuser. At this rate they will likely converge in about 6 races time.