Mercedes is overhauling ‘essentially practically every component’ for the upcoming automobile, according to Wolff.
Mercedes is replacing “virtually every component.”
According to Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough, solid systems are in place to prevent wind tunnel data transfer between them and Mercedes, as they used the Mercedes facility throughout the development of their new wind tunnel.
“The FIA are pretty strict and do a lot of inspections and all that stuff,” McCullough remarked in an interview. “Dominic Harlow pays a visit to the teams.
“With Mercedes, it’s completely closed to one and open to the other.” Different access points, different individuals in charge of the sessions. So, from the standpoint of secrecy, I believe we have a very strong connection with Mercedes. And it is the FIA’s responsibility to police all of this.”
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The Age reports that the Ferrari biography puts viewers in the driver’s seat.
”Why I think the movie is so good is that it captures the essence of racing,” says Patrick Dempsey. Which is why it has such a negative impact on family. People are constantly on the road.
There is a risk that they will miss their children as they grow older. But if you want to do anything, you must make a sacrifice. I don’t believe you can strike a balance. You’re either all in or you’re not. That’s what makes this film so fantastic. It’s about grief, loss, and wounds.”
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Toto Wolff: ”Racing in New York, in Manhattan, if that were ever conceivable, would be fantastic, without dismissing all the other venues. We’ll discover a beautiful way around. I’m not sure where it would take place, possibly racing on Fifth Avenue? It would be incredible.”
