Mercedes’ new car for the 2022 F1 season passed all relevant crash tests more than two weeks ago.
Elsewhere, reports surfaced last weekend claiming the reigning constructors’ champions were yet to complete the homologation process with their new car because it had failed a side impact test. However, a spokesman for the team confirmed on Monday that the W13 had completed its homologation process on January 13.
The process involves a series of impact tests on multiple parts of the vehicle. These include the survival cell, rollover structure, steering column, headrest and front, rear and side impact structures.
F1 has introduced heavily revised technical regulations for the coming season. This includes some changes to the impact tests that have been made more demanding. The minimum weight of the cars was increased to 795 kilograms to allow for some stronger impact structures.
Mercedes will unveil its new car on February 18th.
Other teams have also been the focus of unconfirmed speculation about their progress with their new cars for the upcoming season. Aston Martin’s Chief Communications Officer Matt Bishop last week dismissed reports on social media claiming the team was behind on its AMR22, declaring “it will be ready for the first test in Barcelona”.
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