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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 15: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP looks on as the prototype for the 2022 F1 season is unveiled during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone on July 15, 2021 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 15: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP looks on as the prototype for the 2022 F1 season is unveiled during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone on July 15, 2021 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
The Bahrain pre-season testing concluded a week ago. While it was a smooth cruise for the reigning world champions, Red Bull, it seemed as though Mercedes was still figuring out how to gain speed against its rivals. The activity which in fact gained speed was the analysis of volumes of data that were collected. Resultantly, the Silver Arrows have brought in a development that is already making heads turn.
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Amidst allegations of sandbagging, Mercedes probably was still going the trial-and-error route. During the testing, the Brackley outfit ran double spoon rear wings. This resulted in the poor performance of Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton even came out and said that the straight-line speed is something they need to work upon. With the first race of the season only a few days away, the preparation at the Bahrain circuit has already begun. This is where the new and improved rear wing on the Mercedes car was spotted.
#F1: Mercedes new rearwing for #BahrainGP. Less downforce, less drag. #AMuS pic.twitter.com/FnRbUpVSe1
— Andreas Haupt (@andihaupt1) March 2, 2023
According to Andreas Haupt from Auto Motor und Sport, Mercedes has a ” new rear wing for Bahrain GP. Less down force, less drag.”
Do you think this can be the decisive factor catapulting the 8x champion team back to their glory? This new update certainly excited the fans.
Fans elated to see the new Mercedes upgrade
From a few threatening the arch-rivals Red Bull to some just relishing the moment, appreciating the hard work of their favorite team. Fans have happy tears looking at the new serving from Mercedes.
https://t.co/5NkUZNyfXW pic.twitter.com/2GovTHZw1T
— can (@rosbergcore) March 2, 2023
WE COOKIN GOOD!! https://t.co/X9xGvMrMYN
— novato (@souperlog) March 2, 2023
A few are having a hard time believing that after an excruciating 2022, the team might actually look for redemption and even claim the title.
I used to pray for times like this 😭 https://t.co/3D46i5Eyby
— 444💜 (@astoldbysimmy) March 2, 2023
we're winning everything (i don't know what this means) https://t.co/WP4GxUHdDo
— tom (@44chelsea_) March 2, 2023
Game on https://t.co/oCbKxXLm9R pic.twitter.com/icngwzMJlr
— Spice🇬🇾 (@spicecedes) March 2, 2023
My body is ready https://t.co/wJOeCgjNIG
— #ExperimentlessW14 (@seenseener44) March 2, 2023
Don’t know what that means but whoop https://t.co/EXoTiHJARb
— colonel (@ColonelG45) March 2, 2023
So you're saying there's a chance? 😃 https://t.co/o84pcnDqos
— QB🏆 (@QB_Gunnz) March 2, 2023
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What do you think the new rear wing can give them an edge over other rivals? Can this be the year for the Silver Arrows? Is this the missing piece of the puzzle that the Mercedes team has been waiting for more than a year?