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Mercedes: All-new W13 chassis forced rethink of engine packaging

Mercedes says F1's new regulations provided its Brixworth engine department with an opportunity to rethink the packaging of its power unit, but getting the latter right will prove crucial to the W13's overall performance. F1's radical new aerodynamic philosophy centered around ground effects has challenged every team's design engineers who have worked tirelessly to make the most of the sport's new rules. But in the wake of the changes, power unit integration has taken on an even greater importance than usual. Fortunately, Mercedes can rely on a tight collaboration between its chassis and power unit departments in Brackley and Brixworth which have been working "hand in glove" to...
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