Technical analysis: Abu Dhabi

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DOMINANT MERCEDES DOES NOT SUSPEND ITS EFFORTS (Part II)

One can notice that Force India is using a similar element to Mercedes, while Red Bull’s setup features Belleville washers. Both belong to a hydraulic system that connects the right-hand side of the car to the left-hand side, while also helping maintain constant front ride height.

What’s more, the openings that house the Mercedes suspension attachment points were bigger and rounder than they used to be, as already spotted during the Brazilian Grand Prix.

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