Mercedes not only presented a new black livery in Austria this weekend, but also several small aerodynamic tweaks to its W11. The black livery helps to conceal the small aerodynamic differences – which is a small bonus of having an all-black paint job, but those with a technical eye can still spot what's changed. The main differences concern the rear wing, decidedly low-to-medium downforce, to take advantage of greater speed on the straights of the Red Bull Ring circuit. ADVERTISEMENT The new rear wing has a reduced rope and less protruding main plane to reduce drag. The DRS flap has a flat/horizontal surface in the central area of ​​the wing, unlike the smooth curve (swan neck) seen...
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