Ferrari May have a Secret Weapon to Combat Mercedes

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Dhruv George

Feb 20, 2019 | 7:28 AM EST

Ferrari May have a Secret Weapon to Combat Mercedes

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Dhruv George

Feb 20, 2019 | 7:28 AM EST

It seems that Scuderia Ferrari have developed a trick to use against Mercedes. According to Mercedes via Auto Motor und Sport, “They tried this Ferrari concept but with that you are losing downforce at the front which you have to find somewhere else and they are surprised how it works at the Ferrari.”

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The concept they were referring to was a front wing concept that the Scuderia seems to have perfected. If that is the case, it would explain why the Maranello outfit have been dominating testing so far

However, many know that Mercedes tend to ‘sandbag’ in testing and show their true colours in the actual season itself. But the question is, are Mercedes genuinely worried or are these concerns just their way of downplaying their own strengths and let their rivals lower their guard.

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Dhruv George is EssentiallySports’ foremost authority on motorsport and a founding member of the outlet’s NASCAR desk. A Journalism graduate fluent in English and French, he brings over eight years of motorsports journalism experience covering everything from high-octane NASCAR battles to the finesse of Formula 1 and MotoGP. His extensive paddock access has earned him exclusive interviews with top names such as F1’s Pierre Gasly and Moto2’s Tony Arbolino, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice among racing fans. Known for his candid opinions, Dhruv isn’t afraid to tackle contentious officiating calls, most recently defending Joey Logano after the DYL penalty in Phoenix. Before focusing on NASCAR as a Senior Writer, Dhruv contributed extensively to EssentiallySports’ coverage of F1 and NASCAR, building a versatile and impactful sports portfolio.

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