The perfect Formula 1 car from 2016
Mercedes swept all before it again in 2016, but it was not the perfect car - take some bits from rival teams and you'd have quite the potent racer...
There's no doubt the best overall package of the 2016 Formula 1 season was the Mercedes W07 Hybrid. The car allowed Mercedes to complete a hat-trick of drivers' and constructors' titles, as world champion Nico Rosberg and team-mate Lewis Hamilton won 19 of the 21 grands prix between them.
However, being the best overall doesn't necessarily mean being the best in every aspect. Often, there were areas in which rival teams had the best solution.
F1's new development war has already begun
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F1 teams still pushing with an eye on 2017
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A glimpse at McLaren's 2017 work at Austin?
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Engine oddities and aero tweaks at Suzuka
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The unexpected technical upgrades at Sepang
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Mercedes' suspension under the spotlight again
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F1 teams' low downforce secrets
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How Mercedes is recapturing the FRIC effect
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Joseph Loake wins Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year
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Christian Horner wins Autosport's John Bolster Award
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Ferrari’s Le Mans 24 Hours win named Autosport’s Moment of the Year
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Red Bull RB19 scoops Autosport's International Competition Car of the Year award
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The forgotten aspect of improving F1 engine efficiency
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The crucial detail that could determine Andretti’s F1 bid success
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The rushed McLaren F1 car that elevated a reluctant Senna's legacy
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The hidden joy in Verstappen's 1000 F1 laps led record
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