Spa floor teardown hints at Mercedes' 2026 aero playbook
TL;DR
Mercedes' Spa floor teardown reveals how the 2026 F1 aero package relies on diffuser and underbody flow to generate rear downforce and stability. The analysis highlights features like the diffuser kick line, inner 'hole', and floor edges that energize underbody airflow and control flow separation and tyre squirt, with Mercedes tweaking the Canadian GP setup to improve rear grip and driver confidence.
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