Baku Street Circuit's higher power dependency was a major test for the wider, more drag inducing 2017 F1 cars, yet some significant changes to the wings was able to trim drag while maintaining high loads, producing lap times almost two seconds quicker than last year during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. In addition, some teams were eager to continue all-round development, such is the development potential with the greater regulatory freedom for 2017. Mercedes Mercedes introduced some track specific updates to its W08 for Canada, aiming to lower drag for the minimum downforce penalty. Firstly, the uppermost flap on the front wing was reduced in size compared to the version used in Canada. This...
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