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Mercedes’ front-wing has caught eye in Bahrain – but what is it doing and what does a key technical figure make of it?
Toto Wolff defends Mercedes’ new W15 front-wing design as legal, approved by FIA, but Formula 1’s technical chief is skeptical. The innovative front-wing solution by Mercedes aims to reduce drag and enhance the Y250 vortex effect. While technically permitted, F1’s Pat Symonds questions if it aligns with the ‘spirit of the rules’, seeking the desired close car following. Symonds criticizes outwash practices for hindering close racing, labeling the design as potentially detrimental. Wolff assures the legality and collaborative process with FIA for the new design, downplaying concerns raised in Bahrain. Stay updated on the F1 season with the 2024 F1 calendar for your convenience.
