Exploring the underlying factors which led to a shocker of a performance from Mercedes.
After promising results in Austin and Mexico, the Mercedes team quickly dashed hopes of catching up to Red Bull in terms of performance in Brazil.
The W14 is recognisable for its larger rear wing, which plays a role in maintaining the car’s aerodynamic balance. Engineers couldn’t design a more efficient underbody and beam wing for the car, and thus, they had to “search” for aerodynamic downforce in other places. This is why Mercedes’ car has more drag and struggles with top speeds.
Lewis Hamilton also shared a similar opinion after the Brazil race, saying: “My guess is that the floor’s not working. Then we’re pushed to go to a higher wing, and we’re just massively draggy on the straights.” One of the most complex parts of this story is the car floor’s edge, which separates the low-pressure area beneath the car from the external air. If you increase the car’s floor height enough and allow external air to enter beneath the car, you disrupt the entire concept, and aerodynamic efficiency significantly decreases.
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