Williams FW38 Mercedes

Raleigh · Post 19 Feb 2016, 10:36

Lucky wrote:https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbkE8tAUAAELM6L.jpg

Oh that's not conventional at all...

They've got a wraparound support from the gearbox casing to the exhaust that is being used to shape airflow?

superdowg316 · Post 19 Feb 2016, 10:37

Lucky wrote:https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbkG1RSVAAA6DSh.jpg

FW38 looks sharper and more aerodynamic from this angle in comparison. Would like to see a comparison of the rear end.

Post 19 Feb 2016, 10:37

They have Mclaren'esque Vortex Genarators on the RW Endplate now.

Gridlock · Post 19 Feb 2016, 10:38

Mark4211 wrote:The front wing is pretty much the same..?

It's silly to put 2016 front wings on for the reveal - gives too much away for no benefit. It's a plank with curly bits on to 99.999999% of people.

Lucky · Post 19 Feb 2016, 10:41

Craig Scarborough ‏@ScarbsF1
following Merc's idea of a flap around the sidepod exit

LookBackTime · Post 19 Feb 2016, 10:48

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djos · Post 19 Feb 2016, 10:55

Lucky wrote:https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CbkHaD1UUAALbtd.jpg
Craig Scarborough ‏@ScarbsF1
following Merc's idea of a flap around the sidepod exit

It looks like they've gone the raised gearbox route too providing better airflow over the diffuser!

gandharva · Post 19 Feb 2016, 11:02

Fear my Paint skills!

Very interesting rear, featuring some sort of tunnel to help reroute the air over the diffusor.

LookBackTime · Post 19 Feb 2016, 11:11

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Silent Storm · Post 19 Feb 2016, 11:14

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