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Mercedes makes low downforce changes

CRAIG SCARBOROUGH reveals the special packages teams have introduced for the challenges of Spa and Monza, including a raft of tweaks for F1's runaway leader

Mercedes has gone beyond the usual low-drag set-ups of a small rear wing and trimmed front wing flaps for Spa. It has introduced a wide range of changes for the low-downforce demands of the circuit.

Starting at the front of the car, the nose is subtly revised. It is now more rounded and hooked, with a smooth curve over the top and an arched underside.

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