Williams FW37 Mercedes

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Craig Scarborough ‏@ScarbsF1
The observer checks the pitlane is clear, chief mech is stood behind #PitStopTech

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Craig Scarborough ‏@ScarbsF1
Front jack lifts the car then a levers pulled to allow the handle to swivel sideways so the jackman is out of the way

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Craig Scarborough ‏@ScarbsF1
The second hand lever operates the pneumatic catch to drop the car #PitStopTech

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Craig Scarborough ‏@ScarbsF1
Nut is retained in the wheel by this threaded collar, the tool is used to release the collar if it jams on

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Craig Scarborough ‏@ScarbsF1
Any jams mean the axle threads are clean with wet wipes! #PitStopTech

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Craig Scarborough ‏@ScarbsF1
Then both threads are regreased #PitStopTech

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Craig Scarborough ‏@ScarbsF1
Nose changes are practised, the crew all wear @ruroc_army ski helmets #PitStopTech

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Craig Scarborough ‏@ScarbsF1 6m6 minutes ago
Front wing flap adjustments are carried out with this tool. Preset for the correct number of turns #PitStopTech

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Craig Scarborough ‏@ScarbsF1
Remember, All this is done in about 2s and in the heat of Hungary! #PitStopTech

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I'll make changes to my front wing illustrations this weekend. Personally I am very happy Williams finally have choosen this particular direction instead of hovering somewhat on their outdated design. It'll set a firm base for further development.

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I'll make changes to my front wing illustrations this weekend. Personally I am very happy Williams finally have choosen this particular direction instead of hovering somewhat on their outdated design. It'll set a firm base for further development.

I am a little puzzled. The team said the new FW has excellent wind tunnel numbers, but Bottas think the new wing is just a little better than the old one. So any ideas why? (learning process of the new wing may be)

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Besides correlation anomalities, it'll take time to get the flow structure map back to a satisfactory level. It'll simply take time to get the most out of it.

However, also note that Hungaroring is a high downforce circuit. The change makes front area be sacrificed for better tyre wake management. This normally increases efficiency (does not so much reduce drag but allows less airflow be wasted) but reduced peak downforce. That Bottas feels a slight improvement dispite the circuit demanding downforce above all, can be considered as a very good sign that the wing works very well.

Again, very pleased to see them making this jump. It'll provide much needed aero stability the car lacked.

[Matt Somers]

https://twitter.com/SomersF1/status/624986003229540353

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Matt, the drawings are lovely. I have to make one remark though: it looks, emphasis on looks because eyes can always play tricks on oneself, that you drew the endplate to merge with the outboard upperflaps. I don't think that's what happening; my impression is that they are seperate.