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Apr 2023
57m 16s

Flat Chat 🏁: Mercedes' Tech Turnaround,...

Motorsport Network
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On this month’s Flat Chat podcast we discuss the major changes happening within Mercedes. At the beginning of this season, Toto Wolff claimed that Mercedes' basic car concept was a dead end and that a major rethink was needed. Our tech columnist Pat Symonds explains what this means for the team. He breaks down "car concept" and the challenges faced when atte ... Show More
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