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Mercedes unconvinced by slimline F1 sidepod design

Mercedes has a unique F1 sidepod concept Mercedes remains uncertain whether its slimline sidepod design is the best F1 development path but will continue down that path for now. The squad debuted the concept at the second pre-season test last year, persisting with the solution despite a troubled 2022. It led many to question the design which left swathes of the floor unsupported. It was reasoned part of the team's challenge with porpoising issues was a result of the unsupported floor flexing. The 2023 Mercedes W14 has continued with the concept. 'For us, it's how we developed the car last year,' said Mercedes technical director, Mike Elliot began. 'We've done a lot of work looking at other...
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