Mercedes

F1, Mercedes: where the Wheel Shield problems come from
F1 Mercedes
F1, Mercedes: where the Wheel Shield problems come fromNews

F1, Mercedes: where the Wheel Shield problems come from

The need to accelerate the execution times of the drawings has imposed another evolution in my way of working. The case relating to the failure of the Wheel Shield, which…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola14 July 2026
F1, Mercedes diffuser: Ferrari’s victory without effects
F1 Mercedes W17
F1, Mercedes diffuser: Ferrari’s victory without effectsNews

F1, Mercedes diffuser: Ferrari’s victory without effects

On Thursday of the Austrian Grand Prix, Mercedes ended up in the crosshairs. The issue concerned the diffuser of the W17, which was ultimately deemed non-compliant by the International Federation.…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola1 July 2026
Mercedes W17: No major upgrades at Spielberg, but two key technical tweaks
Mercedes W17
Mercedes W17: No major upgrades at Spielberg, but two key technical tweaksNews

Mercedes W17: No major upgrades at Spielberg, but two key technical tweaks

For the eighth race weekend of the season, Mercedes has not brought any pure performance upgrades. However, the team had to focus on two major issues. The first strictly concerns…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola26 June 2026
F1, Mercedes W17 Diffuser: FIA evaluates the legality of the solution
F1 Mercedes W17
F1, Mercedes W17 Diffuser: FIA evaluates the legality of the solutionNews

F1, Mercedes W17 Diffuser: FIA evaluates the legality of the solution

The new Formula 1 regulations for the 2026 World Championship have sparked an interesting opportunity for technical interpretation. At the Canadian Grand Prix, Mercedes introduced a substantial upgrade package, with…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola25 June 2026
F1, Mercedes Steering Wheel: new software and clutch paddle to optimize starts
F1, Mercedes Steering Wheel: new software and clutch paddle to optimize startsNews

F1, Mercedes Steering Wheel: new software and clutch paddle to optimize starts

Kimi Antonelli is the current leader of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. Despite having already claimed four victories at the wheel of the Mercedes W17, the Italian driver has…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola28 May 2026
F1, Mercedes W17 Mega Update: “Old-School” Red Bull-Inspired Diffuser
F1 Mercedes W17
F1, Mercedes W17 Mega Update: “Old-School” Red Bull-Inspired DiffuserNews

F1, Mercedes W17 Mega Update: “Old-School” Red Bull-Inspired Diffuser

In Canada, Mercedes not only dominated the weekend by monopolizing the pole position and taking victory in both the Sprint and the Grand Prix, but they also outclassed their rivals…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola26 May 2026
F1: Ferrari faces an engine deficit to Mercedes, but the W17 is more than just raw power
F1 Ferrari Mercedes
F1: Ferrari faces an engine deficit to Mercedes, but the W17 is more than just raw powerNews

F1: Ferrari faces an engine deficit to Mercedes, but the W17 is more than just raw power

Last Saturday, I attended the "Tigulliorace", an elegance concourse dedicated to classic cars. The beating heart of the event took place in my hometown, the beautiful Santa Margherita Ligure, the…
Giorgio PiolaGiorgio Piola18 May 2026