Mercedes Reveals W5: The Car That Will Revolutionize F1

🚀Mercedes has reintroduced the y250 vortex, a feature that can significantly increase downforce and improve performance.

✨The W5 features an anti-dive suspension layout, which helps minimize lift at the rear of the car during braking and improves stability.

🔄Mercedes has switched from a pull rod to a push rod suspension layout, resulting in a complete redesign of the rear end.

🔧The team has made extensive modifications to the front ring of the car to achieve the desired airflow characteristics.

📈The reintroduction of the y250 vortex and other design changes are expected to significantly increase the car's downforce and overall performance.

What is the y250 vortex?

—The y250 vortex is an airflow pattern generated by the front wing that influences the airflow characteristics downstream. It improves underbody efficiency and cooling.

What is an anti-dive suspension layout?

—An anti-dive suspension layout helps minimize lift at the rear of the car during braking. It keeps the car stable and improves turning ability.

Why did Mercedes switch to a push rod suspension layout?

—The switch was primarily for aerodynamic and packaging reasons. It required a complete redesign of the rear end and gearbox housing.

What modifications were made to the front ring of the car?

—Mercedes made extensive modifications to the front ring to guide an additional flow of air around the front wing endplate towards the car's side pods, increasing airflow and downforce.

How will these changes impact performance?

—The reintroduction of the y250 vortex and other design changes are expected to significantly increase the car's downforce and overall performance, making it a game-changer for Mercedes.

00:00Mercedes has unveiled the W5, the car that will introduce the reintroduction of the y250 vortex.

01:24The W5 features an anti-dive suspension layout to minimize lift at the rear of the car during braking.

03:32Mercedes made extensive modifications to the front ring of the car to achieve the desired airflow characteristics.

06:11The W5 has undergone a complete redesign of the rear suspension, switching from a pull rod to a push rod layout.

07:11If the reintroduction of the y250 vortex is approved, it could significantly increase the car's downforce and improve performance.