Mercedes has presented a new diffuser at the Canadian Grand Prix, which stands out for its design with a serrated edge and a flow deflector in the waterfall section.
This technical update has arrived as the first round of significant improvements for the team this season, which has also made changes not only to the rear of the car but to various components, including the front wing and bargeboards.
One of the innovations within the diffuser is its complex structure, which aims to minimize the negative aerodynamic effects generated by the tires during their rotation. The engineers from Brackley have opted for an innovative solution that distinguishes their vehicle from others on the grid, featuring a serrated profile that extends across the top of the diffuser.
So far, no other team has presented a similar design. This innovative approach has been applied in such a way that it covers more than half of the diffuser’s width, giving it a potential advantage in airflow management.
Additionally, alongside the waterfall profiles, the car incorporates a small flow deflector oriented outward, designed to optimize the airflow exiting the chassis. This solution, also unprecedented among competitors, could improve the vehicle’s dynamics.
Other teams, like Ferrari, have explored changes to the external part of the diffuser, but Mercedes has chosen a different route, working on the top and adding this deflector to the highest component of the waterfall structure to clean the airflow more efficiently.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
