Quick tech update for Canada because again, there’s a lot of false info going around the app at the moment.
Why did Lewis’ car look so snappy to drive today?
Lewis is running, to use his own words, a “very experimental” low-downforce setup today, which means a skinny rear wing + slightly higher ride height. Both allow for faster straight line speed but less traction on the ground. It proved to be very ineffective for Montreal though, with the rear sliding all over the place, making it difficult to steer into corners.
Why do Mercedes try those setup experiments on Lewis’ car only?
Short answer: At his own request. James Allison described Lewis as a reliable constant when it comes to collecting data - With 15 years of racing experience in a multitude of different cars under his belt, it makes sense to choose him for setup trials, as he can reliably tell whether the car’s performance is progressing or regressing, and where the faults may lie. George on the other hand just got to a brand new team. Adding the pressure of figuring out a brand new car, on top of that, would not be very helpful to either party.
