Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E Performance Speculation Thread

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It's been awfully quiet out of Brackley and Brixworth this winter. All the noise seems to be about engine tricks but nothing solid and not even a peep about the car.

Shall we see a return to the zero pod? :idea: What about the suspension choice?

(And what about something actuated with a liquid metal element that's easily concealed from the prying eyes of FIA inspectors?)
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PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑
20 Jan 2026, 02:30
It's been awfully quiet out of Brackley and Brixworth this winter. All the noise seems to be about engine tricks but nothing solid and not even a peep about the car.

Shall we see a return to the zero pod? :idea: What about the suspension choice?

(And what about something actuated with a liquid metal element that's easily concealed from the prying eyes of FIA inspectors?)
I think we're in for a treat this year. Flatter floors, less ground effect. Also the fact they can get their old wheel rim supplier back, as it is not a standardized component anymore. Perhaps a low rake return?

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Hard working it’s great news and like pointed out the Mercedes team knows how these new regulation work better on their floor

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I'm fully expecting a zero-pod concept return! No one believed me, watch!

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K1Plus wrote: ↑
20 Jan 2026, 14:00
PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑
20 Jan 2026, 02:30
It's been awfully quiet out of Brackley and Brixworth this winter. All the noise seems to be about engine tricks but nothing solid and not even a peep about the car.

Shall we see a return to the zero pod? :idea: What about the suspension choice?

(And what about something actuated with a liquid metal element that's easily concealed from the prying eyes of FIA inspectors?)
I think we're in for a treat this year. Flatter floors, less ground effect. Also the fact they can get their old wheel rim supplier back, as it is not a standardized component anymore. Perhaps a low rake return?
Low rake concept worked with longer wheel base. Now that they have a limit, I don't think it will be as effective as it used to be.
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- The team is due to run the W17 at Silverstone today
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Ohhhhh!

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Is it just me or those barge boards so far out?

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