Mercedes

Mercedes reveal updates in bid to end shocking start to F1 season

Ian Parkes Friday 6 May 2022 18:36

Mercedes has unveiled a new rear wing in its bid to finally end the aerodynamic woe experienced following the introduction of the wide-sweeping F1 regulations for this year.

The team has endured a miserable start to the campaign by its own high standards, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell affected by severe porpoising with the W13.

For this weekend's inaugural Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes' primary new component is the rear wing which has been designed to reduce rear downforce and drag.

The team claim it is likely to be preferred over its higher downforce option that was used at the first four grands prix.

There is also an updated beam wing that is paired with the new rear wing that further generates reduced downforce and drag

Finally, the cars will also be sporting a new front-wing endplate aimed at improving efficiency by reducing the pressure difference between the top and bottom surfaces at the wing tip.

In contrast, Red Bull's RB18 has no new updates, while championship leaders Ferrari has its own new rear wing, focusing on the top of the component in order to adapt to the layout peculiarities of the Miami International Autodrome.

Latest News

Latest F1 News

Toto Wolff call predicted to become big McLaren issue

36 minutes ago

Latest F1 News

Red Bull storm expected after Christian Horner bombshell

1 hour ago

F1 Legends

Lewis Hamilton to call Sebastian Vettel over Ferrari plans

2 hours ago

Max Verstappen

McLaren chief targets Max Verstappen

2 hours ago

Max Verstappen

Red Bull chief confirms Max Verstappen will compete in 24 hour race

3 hours ago

Teenage British racing star diagnosed with cancer

Today 17:55

More news

FIA confirm Red Bull star stripped of victory at Italian Grand Prix

6 september

200.000+ views

Max Verstappen absence confirmed for next race

14 september

150.000+ views

FIA announce late demotion for F1 star at Dutch Grand Prix

31 august

100.000+ views

Lewis Hamilton hit with FIA penalty after Italian Grand Prix woe

6 september

100.000+ views

Mercedes cut ties with race-winning driver for 2026

29 august

75.000+ views

FIA announce Max Verstappen inspection as samples taken after Italian GP victory

10 september

F1 News 24/7

Races

About GPFans

GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.

We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.

With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.

Follow us on your favorite social media channel

Corporate & Media

Innovatieweg 20C
7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

Mercedes reveal updates in bid to end shocking start to F1 season

Mercedes reveal updates in bid to end shocking start to F1 season