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Mercedes F1 team tests double T-wing at Barcelona

Mercedes fitted a double T-wing to its new Formula 1 car at Barcelona on Tuesday, as it further exploited an opening in the 2017 regulations. The issue of bodywork behind the engine cover has been a major talking point since the launch of the 2017 cars, with teams experimenting with both shark fins and the high T-wings. While Mercedes, Williams, Haas and Ferrari have so far run the T-wings, which help condition airflow over the rear of the car, the concept was taken to the next level on Tuesday. From the start of the second day of testing, Hamilton’s W08 was fitted with a double-decker T-wing in front of the rear wing. The potential for a dramatic escalation of bodywork in this area, and...
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