Banned: Mercedes aero innovation

No more teardrops at F1 team  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP FORMULA 1 No more teardrops at Mercedes as F1 aero innovation is effectively banned Mark Hughes Mercedes' Formula 1 cars will run without clever aerodynamic devices in Austria after being told to remove them. What did these innovative blisters do? And how much time did they bring?                         Last week’s hot technical topic was Ferrari’s rear wheel rims. This week, on the eve of the Austrian Grand Prix, it’s the Mercedes diffuser, specifically how the team has been obliged to remove the extra teardrop-shaped blisters atop its diffuser which were introduced in Montreal. This follows the feature being questioned by Ferrari to the FIA. It’s a very interesting topic which really shows the ingenuity of these two teams in particular. But to properly understand what’s going on here, you need a bit of background. READ MORE PODCAST Motor Sport F1 Show F1 wheel wars - are new rims behind Ferrari success? F1 Show with Mark Hughes Ferrari's innovative new wheels have been credited for the team's success by some observers. We have the full story WATCH NOW F1 Pablo Elizalde Piastri warns of race results limbo: did F1 just open the door to a penalty free-for-all? A month after the Monaco Grand Prix, Pierre Gasly has his trophy, but the issue is far from settled READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Piastri warns of race results limbo: did F1 just open the door to a penalty free-for-all? A month after the Monaco Grand Prix, Pierre Gasly has his trophy, but the issue is far from settled READ MORE F1 Dominic Tobin FIA president for life? Every Mohammed Ben Sulayem controversy so far as term limits are axed FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has paved the way to run for re-election indefinitely by removing the three-term limit on motor racing's most powerful role. We explore his tumultuous reign at the top of racing's governing body so far READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Are sprint races the future of all motor sport? Formula E has joined the list of series with sprint-style races, a trend that seems unlikely to end anytime soon READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Are sprint races the future of all motor sport? Formula E has joined the list of series with sprint-style races, a trend that seems unlikely to end anytime soon READ MORE Motor Sport Branded Explore our best-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW 2026 Diary Motor Sport BUY NOW Coasters Motor Sport BUY NOW Le Mans Winners' Cars Motor Sport Poster BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Laptop Bag Motor Sport BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy