Mercedes W13

[Just_a_fan]

https://www.corriere.it/sport/formula-1 ... 0451.shtml


Not sure about this source, seems a little far fetched.

If I understand that correctly - using Google Translate - they think the W13 will turn up with no sidepods and all of the cooling done in a radical way.

Well, that'll be something interesting to discuss if it transpires.

[izzy]

https://www.corriere.it/sport/formula-1 ... 0451.shtml


Not sure about this source, seems a little far fetched.

Yes exaggerated at least! But it makes sense to me: either they go widebody and push the flow outside the rear wheels or they go supermodel like this for a big flow between them even if it's a bit messy.

[F1Krof]

https://www.corriere.it/sport/formula-1 ... 0451.shtml


Not sure about this source, seems a little far fetched.

If I understand that correctly - using Google Translate - they think the W13 will turn up with no sidepods and all of the cooling done in a radical way.

Well, that'll be something interesting to discuss if it transpires.

Too far fetched IMHO. I'm pretty sure it won't even be a massive update, just some refinements here and there.

[Phlumbert]

https://www.corriere.it/sport/formula-1 ... 0451.shtml


Not sure about this source, seems a little far fetched.

If I understand that correctly - using Google Translate - they think the W13 will turn up with no sidepods and all of the cooling done in a radical way.

Well, that'll be something interesting to discuss if it transpires.

Yeah lol. It would literally be a silver arrow. Surely they still need to have sidepod inlets as per rules though?

I wonder how they got this info. Specifically around it being a monster in the simulator.

[Big Tea]

While we are stretching the bounds, what is the opposite of a lifting body? could the whole car be single unit?
W13 Dream Chaser
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifting_body)

[JPBD1990]

Ah yes, the ‘no bellies’ rumour has found a new home. Moved over here from the Alpine rumour mill pre-car launch.

I think we can confidently say, it will have sidepods. Perhaps they’ll be tiny? Who knows.

[miguelalvesreis]

Why doesn't any team use sidepods on the sides of the floor, having them completely separated from the tub, leaving the space between as a direct channel to the diffuser?

Weight distribution?

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[Stu]

Why doesn't any team use sidepods on the sides of the floor, having them completely separated from the tub, leaving the space between as a direct channel to the diffuser?

Weight distribution?

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https://revsinstitute.org/wp-content/up ... 4-high.jpg


Although these were fuel tanks…

[dren]

https://www.corriere.it/sport/formula-1 ... 0451.shtml


Not sure about this source, seems a little far fetched.

If I understand that correctly - using Google Translate - they think the W13 will turn up with no sidepods and all of the cooling done in a radical way.

Well, that'll be something interesting to discuss if it transpires.

Mercedes used this one simple trick to to drastically increase their PU efficiency.

[Simone Ferrari]

Radical cooling system

[AR3-GP]

https://www.corriere.it/sport/formula-1 ... 0451.shtml


Not sure about this source, seems a little far fetched.

If I understand that correctly - using Google Translate - they think the W13 will turn up with no sidepods and all of the cooling done in a radical way.

Well, that'll be something interesting to discuss if it transpires.

Mercedes used this one simple trick to to drastically increase their PU efficiency.

What trick? Google translate?

[oT v1]

If I understand that correctly - using Google Translate - they think the W13 will turn up with no sidepods and all of the cooling done in a radical way.

Well, that'll be something interesting to discuss if it transpires.

Mercedes used this one simple trick to to drastically increase their PU efficiency.

What trick? Google translate?

There’s no trick hah. It’s a play on the typical click bait/spam adverts you see on the interwebs.

Very interested to see any changes between the tests though! Back to lurking for me

[Sieper]

Why doesn't any team use sidepods on the sides of the floor, having them completely separated from the tub, leaving the space between as a direct channel to the diffuser?

Weight distribution?

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Because of the legality boxes. They don’t reach far enough for that. You are restricted to having them in the traditional place. More or less. A pencil is allowed. If you can get the hot parts cooled sufficiently.

[_cerber1]

[Hoffman900]

Why doesn't any team use sidepods on the sides of the floor, having them completely separated from the tub, leaving the space between as a direct channel to the diffuser?

Weight distribution?

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Because of the legality boxes. They don’t reach far enough for that. You are restricted to having them in the traditional place. More or less. A pencil is allowed. If you can get the hot parts cooled sufficiently.

This. There are examples of F2000 cars with these though. They sit inline of the wheels.