Formula 1 design departments cover every single area of the car, with each section a battleground for development against rival teams, with the outcome ranging from millisecond lap time gains to world championship deciders. But every area of the car can make the difference, while some sections have become even more crucial in recent years and amid regulation changes.
We spoke to Mercedes Senior Brake Duct Design Engineer Mark Stiles to find out what his role involves, how to get into the job and what a normal day entails.
