McLaren MP4-29 Mercedes

[idfx]

Is similar to the system Pagani Huayra?

EDIT: aerodynamic brake?

[JDC123]

Is similar to the system Pagani Huayra?
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/conten ... 80x514.jpg

Are you referring to the rear flaps?

[idfx]

Is similar to the system Pagani Huayra?
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/conten ... 80x514.jpg

Are you referring to the rear flaps?

Yes.
Edit: the engine of the Pagani is Mercedes-AMG M158 V12 twin-Turbo.
link:http://www.pagani.com/en/huayra/default.aspx

[turbof1]

There is a small wing underneath the bulged suspension arms. Air coming out there must be of very low pressure, further accelerating airflow above the diffuser.

Despite its rough, big and clumsy look it's actually very refined.

[idfx]

interesting. Simple and "the is sparta".

[Pup]

Added bonus is that the suspension will act as a fairly effective rear bumper, an obvious reaction to Maldonado's return to the midfield.

[i70q7m7ghw]

McLaren would have run this past the FIA so debate on legality is pointless until the FIA ban it or someone protests the ruling. Following on from that McLaren would not run something the FIA hasn't OK'd.

Mind you, that doesn't rule out the FIA moving the goalposts........usually after a team or teams jumps up and down hard enough because they didn't think of it first.

So let's just focus on the technical debate because I'm fascinated to know more.

Nope, they don't have to.. there is nothing stopping them from designing the car with it and testing it.

He never said they had to, he said they would have, because it's good sense. They did exactly the same thing with the f-duct.

Do people on this forum actually read the posts they are replying too? Sheesh.

[PlatinumZealot]

It can see this thing being copied by other teams before even the first race. It ain't too hard to implement.

[i70q7m7ghw]

It can see this thing being copied by other teams before even the first race. It ain't too hard to implement.

Apart from the rear mounting point of the suspension arms. That's not going to be quick to replicate.

[f1rules]

i know he is pro mclaren, but darren heaths twitter is pretty interesting

[bidong]

Added bonus is that the suspension will act as a fairly effective rear bumper, an obvious reaction to Maldonado's return to the midfield.

=D> =D> =D>

[Mr.G]

First you need to know, how much, in the terms of lap time, are those worth. Then you need to know if it is stable/easy to setup and then you can decide if to copy.

Yes it's unique, but is this something what gives you superb performance like EBD does?

[idfx]

Good ideas are always copied. Unfortunately.
Creativity is valuable and should be encouraged and not penalized.

[bidong]

Is similar to the system Pagani Huayra?
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/conten ... 80x514.jpg
EDIT: aerodynamic brake?

Not really, the pagani is active aerodynamics. It reacts to wheel speed, yaw and alot of electronics.
The mclaren's aer...ehemm.m. suspension system, which is a passive system has a wishbone... which manages to deflect air like a wing.

[Pup]

i know he is pro mclaren, but darren heaths twitter is pretty interesting

According to his tweets, McLaren are apparently calling this a "mushroom" suspension.