One of the main talking points this weekend in Monaco has been Mercedes bringing its first major update of the season. Sam Collins breaks down it all, and the impact it could have, in the latest installment of F1 TV’s Tech Talk.
While many have noted the different sidepods introduced to the W14, Collins takes a look at the team’s fascinating front suspension redesign, while explaining what exactly has changed at the front of the car since we last saw it in Miami. .
FIRST LOOK: Mercedes’ long-awaited updates come out in Monaco, with some big changes in the offing
Collins then compares the team’s new sidepods to the car they first fielded at the start of pre-season in Barcelona in 2022 and the one they then took to track for testing in Bahrain a week later, while explaining how the transformation will affect performance. car aerodynamics.
Lastly, Collins takes a look at how Mercedes has been inspired by Ferrari and explains why next weekend’s race in Barcelona will give the team a better understanding of their package and why we should expect new parts to arrive at the car in the next races. .
Click the video player above to watch the latest installment of F1 Tv’s Tech Talk for a detailed explanation on the evolution of Mercedes’ W14.