so what's so different about it when it comes to architecture both Mercedes and McLaren do things that Red Bull does not the most prominent example is a trend started by Mercedes in 2022 that had to be changed to reflect changes in legislation for 2023 this is the lower rear corner end plate cutout and semi- detached flap layout which has been copied by several other teams notably McLaren the goal is to regulate the air flow that spills around that part which then influence uences the Wake formed by the tire behind it is not the only design feature that distinguishes Mercedes and McLaren's front wings from Red Bulls as the two also address the separation between the static inboard area of the wing and the adjustable flaps differently