P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes has new adaptable F1 suspension trick on W15
It was initially believed that Mercedes introduced a fake front suspension arm as a diversionary pre-season tactic for their rivals, but it turned out to be a clue to a new adaptable suspension arrangement on the W15 car. This new design allows Mercedes to adjust the inboard end of the suspension leg for optimal setup on different tracks. Most teams only have minor adjustments in this area, but Mercedes has more significant freedom, as seen in the W15 design. The unique multiple mounting-point arrangement on the Mercedes provides benefits not only aerodynamically but also in terms of anti-dive characteristics, giving them an advantage at various circuits. This innovative approach to suspension is not new to Mercedes, as they have previously demonstrated out-of-the-box thinking with their suspension layouts, such as seen in their W14 car update during the Monaco Grand Prix last season.
