Hilo OFICIAL TEMPORADA F1 2017

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https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tech-...ll-882735/

Mercedes W08 front suspension
Photo by: Giorgio Piola

Mercedes have opted to displace its front suspension upper wishbones for 2017, with a horn sprouting from the upright, in order to place it much higher than is ordinarily viable (red arrow).

This will not only have an effect from a kinematic point of view but is also driven by aerodynamic considerations, with the wishbone's height, shape and angle pivotal in deciding the airflow's direction as it moves down the car, which is even more important when we consider the complexity of the aero appendages placed just behind it and ahead of the sidepod.