Top five technical innovations seen at Jerez
Ugly noses and engine problems claimed most of the headlines at Jerez, but there were plenty of other areas of technical interest on the cars, as CRAIG SCARBOROUGH explains
ERS LIGHTS
When the Mercedes W05 was unveiled to photographers, the rollhoop shone with the light from an array of green LEDs.
Rather than this being a reflection of the fuel sponsor's colour scheme, it was the first view we've had of a new safety-light system for 2014's more powerful ERS.
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