The extent of the six upgrades Mercedes has introduced on its 2023 F1 car for the Monaco GP has been explained by the team.
After a disappointing start to the season with its new W14 challenger, the German manufacturer has been working hard at its Brackley factory on a raft of changes to the car.has been eager to deliver a more consistent and stable platform for its drivers.
That is why beyond the obvious visual changes to the sidepods, there have also been tweaks to the front suspension and floor. As part of F1's regulations, teams have to notify the FIA of any technical changes made to their cars, as well as explain the thinking behind modifications. Ahead of the Monaco GP, Mercedes duly told the FIA of six key revisions it has made to its car, and the reasons for them.The top wishbone forward leg inboard pick-up has been lifted. This change results in improved positioning of wishbone wake, which in turn improves onset flow into the sidepod, therefore improving cooling performance.There has been a local load change in fence camber, which results in an increased local load and improved flow to the diffuser.
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