Mercedes AMG F1 W03

[n_anirudh]

This development is consistent with the images from 1st day where they tested a row of pitot tubes under the rear wing

[diego1960]

Interesting development, that shark-fin. Funny though that we see "MSC 7" painted on both(!) sides of it. Conspiracy theories anyone?

On topic, won't they use the triple DDRS in Singapore? I thought that by it being tested twice, it would mean that its an important development and will be raced shortly. At least can we expect the coanda exhausts for sure in combination with the full df FW?

All in all, it really is a W03 b-spec car, better late than never, just think that there is a new exhaust, triple DDRS, engine cover and maybe revised rear suspension. Guys at Brackley have been busy apparently.

[Morteza]

That shark fin reminds me of HRT's 2011 car. Willis was at HRT at that time.

Remember this?

[sidmiester]

That shark fin reminds me of HRT's 2011 car. Willis was at HRT at that time.

Remember this?

red bull RB7 also had it, in pre season testing in 2011, but they never raced with it...

[Kiril Varbanov]

Nice moves from Mercedes, this would help yaw movement and airflow towards rear wing.
Just as in F-Duct years, except that this fin is precisely where the rules allow it to expand or at least that's how I see it from that angle. Still, in testing everything is allowed. Let's see if these will work.

[Ferraripilot]

I see they have the very early spec front wing on with no cascades out for testing today.

[NonNewtonic]

All in all, it really is a W03 b-spec car, better late than never, just think that there is a new exhaust, triple DDRS, engine cover and maybe revised rear suspension. Guys at Brackley have been busy apparently.

Its actually the c-spec already

[gray41]

Why does it have MSC 07 on the fin?

[MercAMGF1Fans]

All in all, it really is a W03 b-spec car, better late than never, just think that there is a new exhaust, triple DDRS, engine cover and maybe revised rear suspension. Guys at Brackley have been busy apparently.

Its actually the c-spec already

By the time we get to Singapore, we'll have a Z Spec at this rate

[MercAMGF1Fans]

Why does it have MSC 07 on the fin?

well.. he was there yesterday..

[NonNewtonic]

Why does it have MSC 07 on the fin?

I think its because they are most certainly being bolted on the car in Singapore. If thats the case I'm pretty sure that there is another one with Rosberg's name on it in the garage!

[MercAMGF1Fans]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcpP1hPJIms[/youtube]

look at the way it rides those kerbs

[siskue2005]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcpP1hPJIms[/youtube]

look at the way it rides those kerbs

i think the car was bit unstable before the final kerb?
I have seen the old ferraris go there like the kerbs didnt exist , they were that smooth there
but cant really compare, thats the old aero cars

[dren]

I can't view the movie...is it good or bad curb riding?

[Fred444]

Is it just me, or is there a serious amount of 'blowing' off the throttle on that video?

I've never heard the merc making them sounds before.