New Mercedes front wing revealed at British GP

The new design still harnesses many of its predecessor’s features, such as the semi-detached flap and endplate juncture.

However, there’s also a big change to how the wing is loaded across its span and how it interacts with the nose.

The triangular junction of the endplate’s leading edge has been retired in favour of a more rounded finish, which has not only resulted in the diveplane being adjusted to suit but also the camber of the endplate itself.

The pod that houses…