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Tech Analysis: The success behind the W05
There is no question that the Mercedes W05 will go down as an all-time classic F1 car. It's up there with the likes of the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 and Ferrari F2004. It is now the most successful car in F1 history. Why? William Tyson picks apart the bones of one of the most dominant cars in racing ever.
Before we compare the likes of the Mercedes W05 to any other highly decorated F1 car, we need to put a few things into context to understand just what Mercedes – and all their partners – have achieved this year.
Take the Ferrari F2004: it was, in essence, an evolution of the F2003-GA, which was in turn a further refinement of the F2002. This evolution effect is a philosophy that is...
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