Mercedes and McLaren will take part in the first test of F1’s new wet weather 'mudguards' at Silverstone on 13 July on behalf of the FIA ☔️ Here's why the test is taking place and what the FIA hopes to learn ⬇️
Mercedes and McLaren will take part in the first test of Formula 1’s new wet weather “mudguards” at Silverstone on 13 July on behalf of the FIA.The wheel arch or “mudguard” concept emerged after heavy rain meant that the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix ran without any racing laps being completed.
It noted: “Driver feedback has suggested that there has been reduced visibility in extremely wet conditions with this latest generation of cars, which is a key determinant on starting, or needing to suspend sessions. It’s understood that the Mercedes will be equipped with the arches and the McLaren won’t, to allow a direct comparison to be made, with the cars running together and independently. Another aim will be to gather aero data related to the impact of the arches.Motorsport Images
Speaking in December, FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis made it clear that the wheel arches would only rarely be used. He added: “Spa in 2021 still left scars on the sport because it was very unfortunate circumstance. It would have been 10 times worse I think if we had gone all the way to Japan and had to pack up and come back. We really need to avoid that.
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