Miami wasn’t Mercedes’ finest weekend but the Silver Arrows did bring a host of new parts to their recalcitrant W13. Mark Hughes examines the new parts and their effect, while Giorgio Piola provides technical illustrations.
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but we’ve got a new race on the calendar this year, and the trip to Florida is up next. Ahead of what promises to be a spectacular weekend, we take a look at some of the topics we think will be making the headlines in Miami.
After winning eight straight constructors’ championship, it’s fair to say that Mercedes have performed below their title winning standards in the opening two races of the 2022 F1 season. However, Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin believes that, despite the slow start, there are some positives Mercedes can take into the next few races.
George Russell has joined in Mercedes a team that have achieved a record eight consecutive constructors’ championships and helped Lewis Hamilton achieve a record-equalling seven drivers’ titles – but the ex-Williams racer isn’t looking at a maiden title just yet.