Mercedes AMG F1 W05

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Anon123 wrote:
Helios wrote:FIA declares all noses to be legal (also the Mercedes one, just to please Richard and his off-topic phobia ;))

http://www.motorsport-total.com/f1/news ... 13030.html
Is that a reliable source?
yep
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Anon123 wrote:
Helios wrote:FIA declares all noses to be legal (also the Mercedes one, just to please Richard and his off-topic phobia ;))

http://www.motorsport-total.com/f1/news ... 13030.html
Is that a reliable source?
Definitely yes.

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The Mercedes looks good, rides the kerbs well but does have a little understeer. Perhaps that is because it is set up to protect the rear tyres(gary Anderson autosport.com)

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lewishamilton90 wrote:The Mercedes looks good, rides the kerbs well but does have a little understeer. Perhaps that is because it is set up to protect the rear tyres(gary Anderson autosport.com)
We've also heard that they're running overweight at the moment (do we know why, btw?). Depending on where this weight is, may well explain why they're having some understeer as well.

Personally, I think this is more likely than anything setup related. They did a pretty good job by the end of last year to cure the tyre woes.
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lewishamilton90 wrote:The Mercedes looks good, rides the kerbs well but does have a little understeer. Perhaps that is because it is set up to protect the rear tyres(gary Anderson autosport.com)
Or perhaps its an understeery set up to minimise chances of spinning and damaging the car whilst mileage is more important than performance?
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Anyone else notice this in the airbox?

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Diesel wrote:Anyone else notice this in the airbox?

http://www.formula1.com/wi/gi/enlarge/1 ... 31ja19.jpg
I think it is a sensor

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heimana wrote:
Diesel wrote:Anyone else notice this in the airbox?

http://www.formula1.com/wi/gi/enlarge/1 ... 31ja19.jpg
I think it is a sensor
Looks like it, also sensor is back on the front bulk head.

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heimana wrote:
Diesel wrote:Anyone else notice this in the airbox?

http://www.formula1.com/wi/gi/enlarge/1 ... 31ja19.jpg
I think it is a sensor
He´s most likely talking about all the channels in the airbox.
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Its installation is visiable from this angle
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Are there any detailed pictures available with the new steering wheel LCDs in action? It would be interesting to see what information they offer and how they present it to the driver.

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alexx_88 wrote:Are there any detailed pictures available with the new steering wheel LCDs in action? It would be interesting to see what information they offer and how they present it to the driver.
no. onboard cameras are not fitted during testing. so unless someone wants to sit on the airbox, you are out of luck. :lol: :lol:

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This is incredible, whilst other cars are struggling to get out Rosberg is on 91 laps.