The first pictures of Mercedes’ W07 have been revealed by the team.
See what changes the team has made for its 2016 design with this interactive image.
2016 Mercedes W07 and 2015 Mercedes W06: Side view
2016 Mercedes W07 and 2015 Mercedes W06: Three-quarter view
2016 Mercedes W07 and 2015 Mercedes W06: Front view
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Blackmamba (@blackmamba)
21st February 2016, 9:42
Seems Merc have gone conservative with the W07 with just the larger air intake and smaller side-pods of note as well as a darker livery. But I guess why change a winning formula?
Tiomkin
21st February 2016, 9:50
Thanks Keith, Love the sliders. Keep them coming.
matt90
21st February 2016, 9:59
On a purely non-technical, livery basis, it’s a shame that the bulkhead uses black along the underside. The old one looked a lot more low-slung in profile due the only using lighter colours on that section. Otherwise I like the update.
The airbox being angled forwards looks pretty cool too.
Billys (@bilarxos)
21st February 2016, 10:32
I think one of the biggest changes is the huge airbox and its shape, totally different for this year.
This year Ferrari’s airbox looks like W06.
Boomerang
21st February 2016, 11:06
TALKING ABOUT SIZE ZERO!!! This is below zero, man… Nose section a bit higher, hence better air flow under yaw. Tighter side pods, compacter rear bodywork. Bigger air intake suggesting PU power increase. Scuderia Ferrari spursed them very strongly indeed.
Eric (@fletch)
21st February 2016, 12:19
What’s up with the sides of the airbox? Camera spots? Intake is the only big difference I see. I wonder how that will affect rear tire performance
Curb (@curbshifter)
21st February 2016, 15:24
Love the sliders! This will be even more dramatic next year with the halos… lets hope we can enjoy this last year without them.
Fudge Ahmed (@)
21st February 2016, 15:42
Less of a silver arrow more of a teal, black and some silver arrow. Not necessarily a bad thing. I wish they had gone with the rumoured chrome finish that was floating about last year but I guess that would be very difficult to show sponsors properly.
utsav (@utsav911)
21st February 2016, 18:06
the comparison isn’t accurate as both the images have different perspective views.
Thedonz
21st February 2016, 20:01
Bad words will not be uttered regarding the sliders.
It’s not Keith’s fault the images are taken at a different angle!
digitalrurouni
21st February 2016, 18:46
Question to the more knowledgeable folks. Besides the car looking impressive and no doubt a more powerful engine powering the masterpiece that is the W07, it has been reported that Manor and Williams and Force India (??) will be getting the same hardware. But nowhere was it mentioned anywhere they will be using the same Petronas fuel OR will they be using the same software. So it seems that the software and fuel types are not being policed by the FIA demanding that the same exact specs be provided to the customer teams correct? So then Williams would never have a chance of beating Mercedes because they are not using Petronas or the same software versions right? Seems like a loophole that is being purposely allowed to be present so the customer teams cannot beat the factory teams. Renault and Red Bull will be the same situation I would assume then. Either way I look forward to this new season.
Ian Stephens (@ians)
22nd February 2016, 23:14
That’s a very good observation. Mercedes HPP work with Petronas to optimise the combined performance of engine, fuel and lubricant. I believe they even use the expertise of Brackley’s aero team to make sure they completely understand the flow and mixing of the fuel and air. Other teams can use the same fuel, but some have chosen not to do so because they (or their drivers) have sponsorship income from other oil companies. McLaren ‘suffered’ from Exxon sponsorship and Maldonado had PDVSA sponsorship. I believe Williams switched to Petronas when they switched to Mercedes. I am not sure about Force India, but can’t think why they would use anything else.
Glenn
23rd February 2016, 17:40
I find it interesting how Mercedes made their intakes larger while Williams made theirs much smaller.