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Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid - S-shape brake duct fin
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Introduced in Canada recently, this design shows how Mercedes are not only the class leaders in power units, but also at the forefront of aerodynamic innovation.
Their S-shape to the fin (red arrows) on the inner edge of the brake duct assembly is a Formula One first. Its purpose is to better direct and manage the airflow outside the front wheel.
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