Aero changes ahead of 2022 have forced bigger teams like Mercedes to try and develop accurate Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models.
Mercedes’ head of aero development software, Simon Williams, claims the cost cap was the main reason F1 teams have opted for second-generation EPYC processors. He said:
Recent FIA rulings have changed the amount of time teams get to spend in the wind tunnel, with smaller teams such as Haas getting the most number of hours.
The aggressive cost caps imposed by the FIA have made teams reconsider their choice of computer chips, with the German F1 opting to go with AMD’s second-generation EPYC processors.
Mercedes are fighting to fix 2022 car issues, says Toto Wolff
Mercedes are struggling to find an effective fix for their W13, which has been plagued with porpoising since the start of the season.
According to team principal Toto Wolff, the team is especially struggling to replicate the aerodynamic performance that their 2022 challenger is displaying in the wind tunnel.
Speaking about their aerodynamic woes after the Australian GP, Wolff said:
The Silver Arrows have enjoyed an excellent correlation between wind tunnel data and on-track performances, courtesy of their state-of-the-art facilities.
However, the restrictions placed around aerodynamic testing starting this season have put them in an unexpected and difficult place.
Only time will tell if Mercedes can resolve their problems soon and return to title contention.
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