US EditionMercedes unique 2026 F1 front wing design revealed in Barcelona test
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SF-26 vs W17: how Ferrari’s active aero mastery exposes Mercedes’ most puzzling design
Ferrari vs Mercedes: Active Aero Under the Microscope 🔍 Active aerodynamics are quickly becoming one of the defining performance differentiators of the new Formula 1 era. A direct comparison between the Ferrari SF-26 and the Mercedes W17 front wings highlights two radically different interpretations of the same regulations — with Ferrari appearing to extract maximum benefit, while Mercedes pursues a far more controversial path. Two Philosophies…
The first Formula 1 pre-season tests for the 2026 season began at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with a clear dominance from Mercedes, who once again demonstrated strength and consistency on track. George Russell was the most active driver on the opening day, completing 92 laps, a figure that confirmed the reliability of the W17 car. In addition to the high number of laps, Russell recorded the fastest time of the morning with a lap of 1:17.5…
Mercedes is racing in Barcelona this week with a unique front wing. The W17 has only one moving flap and also features a distinctive channel under the nose.
Mercedes unique 2026 F1 front wing design revealed in Barcelona test
The W17 not only features a different mounting location for the front wing, creating a channel under the nose, it has just one moveable flap on each side – a completely different interpretation of the new rules compared with other teams
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