In Canada Mercedes have introduced a bonded section on the engine cover (upper drawing), that could be considered a minor development over the previous iteration (lower drawing).
In fact the bulge hides a larger radiator that improves cooling and therefore reliability, on a circuit where last year the team had a problem with the ERS overheating.
Canada and the next round in Austria are the most severe venues for cooling the ERS package, because of the multiple heavy braking events in quick succession.
Next Up
Related Articles
Celebrating the first F1 Allwyn Global Community Awards
Winners & Losers5 Winners and 5 Losers from the 2025 season
ExclusiveHow APXGP was brought to life by costume designer Julian Day
Verstappen confirms new number for 2026 season
Marko ‘believed in me when others didn’t’ – Lindblad
Brown insists McLaren ‘won’t change the way we race’
