Nitrodaze
21st February 2016, 12:52
The lines of the Mercedes W07 is very similar to the Ferrari lines incidentally, but but quite as compact at the rear as the SF16-H. The chassis design have smooth sweeping lines that avoids and sharp angular points which is very pleasing to behold. The color scheme adopts the traditional silver with the Petronas minty green combination. The W07 also has a shadow of black on the lower extremities of the chassis and at the ends of the from and rear wings. I am not sure what this is suppose to mean as Mercedes do not do things for the sake of it. But we shall find out in time l think. [Click to enlarge]
http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/latest/headlines/2016/2/mercedes-reveal-the-f1-w07-hybrid-/jcr:content/articleContent/manual_gallery/image1.img.2048.medium.jpg
Like the Redbull, the Mercedes is predictably loyal to the silver arrow brand color scheme. But what is lost to us at this stage are the aerodynamic features of the car. The element of the front wing that has changed or the characteristics of the rear wing. One thing that would be noticeable is the new configuration of the exhaust pipe which takes takes the form of a three pipe layout. The merc now spots one large exhaust pipe with two other smaller pipes. This configuration now gives the Mercedes engine a must fatter and deeper engine sound. Much louder than the 2015 car. The Ferrari SF16 has a two pipe configuration, one large pipe and a smaller one. The larger pipe exhausts combustion byproducts directly from the engine. The smaller pipes are for the turbos which may be layed out in a two or single pipe configuration in the regulations for 2016. Another thing to notice, is the secondary air aperture just infront of the normal side pods and behind the front wheels. I wonder what this is for. Also, the vertical vanes on either side of the side pod now have an element the curves over the side pods. It would seem to control or eliminate air turbulence heading from the front end to the rear of the car. The W07 may have the most advanced aerodynamic efficiency on the grid, but we would have to see if the Ferrari SF16-H with is compact rear matches up to the W07.
The Merc looks great and would likely be the car to beat this season. But the Ferrari would be much closer if not on par this season. Hence, the Mercedes operation would need to be at it best this season for them not to gift Ferrari an opportunity to steal one of the titles (Constructors and driver) this year.
http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/latest/headlines/2016/2/mercedes-reveal-the-f1-w07-hybrid-/jcr:content/articleContent/manual_gallery/image1.img.2048.medium.jpg
Like the Redbull, the Mercedes is predictably loyal to the silver arrow brand color scheme. But what is lost to us at this stage are the aerodynamic features of the car. The element of the front wing that has changed or the characteristics of the rear wing. One thing that would be noticeable is the new configuration of the exhaust pipe which takes takes the form of a three pipe layout. The merc now spots one large exhaust pipe with two other smaller pipes. This configuration now gives the Mercedes engine a must fatter and deeper engine sound. Much louder than the 2015 car. The Ferrari SF16 has a two pipe configuration, one large pipe and a smaller one. The larger pipe exhausts combustion byproducts directly from the engine. The smaller pipes are for the turbos which may be layed out in a two or single pipe configuration in the regulations for 2016. Another thing to notice, is the secondary air aperture just infront of the normal side pods and behind the front wheels. I wonder what this is for. Also, the vertical vanes on either side of the side pod now have an element the curves over the side pods. It would seem to control or eliminate air turbulence heading from the front end to the rear of the car. The W07 may have the most advanced aerodynamic efficiency on the grid, but we would have to see if the Ferrari SF16-H with is compact rear matches up to the W07.
The Merc looks great and would likely be the car to beat this season. But the Ferrari would be much closer if not on par this season. Hence, the Mercedes operation would need to be at it best this season for them not to gift Ferrari an opportunity to steal one of the titles (Constructors and driver) this year.