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Nowhere to hide for latest F1 technical tweaks in Bahrain test

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 770 views )

There was plenty of early doors aero rake action, just as there was on day one, with teams using that time just as the session kicks off to do some constant speed runs before... read more »

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Video: Why Ferrari's New Car Has a 'Dimple' #Shorts

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1890 views )

Ferrari's SF-23 machine launched to widespread acclaim on Valentine's Day, but one feature we didn't spot was the appearance of a 'dimple' on the nose,... read more »

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Red Bull aero penalty will "hurt", but not too much, say F1 rivals

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 927 views )

The Milton Keynes-based squad was handed a $7 million fine and a 10% reduction in its aero development allowance as the result of being found to have overspent on its way to... read more »

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F1 cost cap penalty 'will hurt Red Bull', claims former aero chief

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1022 views )

Aston Martin technical director Dan Fallows believes his former team Red Bull will feel the impact of their reduced wind tunnel time as they serve their F1 cost cap penalty. read more »

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Horner: Red Bull faces "significant handicap" with F1 aero testing restrictions

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1109 views )

Introduced ahead of the 2021 season, the ATR was conceived in tandem with the budget cap to inspire a more competitive field and increase the financial sustainability of the... read more »

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Aero test penalty demands precision, says Verstappen

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1470 views )

While many still believe the $7m fine for exceeding the budget cap to be derisory, Max Verstappen admits that the reduction on aero testing will present an altogether different... read more »

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Why floor designs have become a key F1 battleground

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 692 views )

Whereas once the key to aerodynamic performance lay in wings and other aero surfaces, now more downforce as an overall percentage can be found through exploiting the underside... read more »

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F1 sights active aero as plan to improve racing for 2026

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 808 views )

Formula 1 is drafting plans to include active aerodynamics in the 2026 technical regulations. The idea will make up for downforce lost when behind another car with the hopes... read more »

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F1 could use active aero to regain lost downforce in 2026

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 683 views )

F1 overhauled its technical ruleset for the 2022 season in a bid to reduce the amount of downforce lost when cars were following each other, allowing them to get closer and... read more »

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Why one F1 team thinks banning wind tunnels is "not intelligent"

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 680 views )

With there being talk of F1 banning wind tunnels entirely from 2030, Haas' aero chief has questioned whether it would be right for the championship, labelling the move as... read more »

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Red Bull Likely to Be Affected by Aero Testing Restrictions in 2023 - Adrian Newey

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 675 views )

Adrian Newey says he expects Red Bull's development to suffer next season due to its enforced reduction in aero testing following its budget cap breach of 2021. read more »

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F1 2022 tech review: How Alfa Romeo's short and light C42 helped its revival

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 896 views )

But an early headstart on its 2022 car, allied to it being helped out by F1's aero development handicap system, did just the trick in allowing it to impress a few times... read more »

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Brawn: F1 needs another year to end "unacceptable" grid divide

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1344 views )

As part of F1 owner Liberty Media's overhaul of grand prix racing that has included new cars, it made an effort to ensure that the gap between the big spending teams and... read more »

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Red Bull's 'Mohammed Ali' approach was its F1 strength, says Ferrari

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 928 views )

Despite a lacklustre start to the campaign, when it struggled with reliability and was on the back foot in pace terms, Red Bull successfully turned its season around.A... read more »

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New Aston Martin aero chief doesn't want to copy former team Red Bull

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 816 views )

Aston Martin technical director Dan Fallows doesn't want his new F1 team to go down the route of copying rival teams such as Red Bull in their pursuit of success. read more »

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F1's active aero plans for 2026 could include 'reverse DRS'

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1335 views )

Grand prix racing's chiefs have openly been looking at introducing active aero from the start of the next rules era from 2026.This was originally spoken about as a way of... read more »

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Video: The Real Damage Behind Red Bull's Cost Cap Penalty

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1124 views )

Will Red Bull's cost cap punishment really hurt the team, or will they power through? After being fined millions and losing precious aero testing time, Christian Horner... read more »

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Wolff: Reputation damage from breaking F1 cost cap enough of a deterrent

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 869 views )

Red Bull's breach of the cost cap limit in 2021 triggered a major controversy within F1 recently, with opinions divided in the paddock about how extreme the sanctions... read more »

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Red Bull best placed to absorb aero development restriction, says Anderson

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1186 views )

Former Jordan and Jaguar technical director, Gary Anderson claims the aero testing penalty meted out to Red Bull for its breach of the budget cap will not have that much of an... read more »

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Video: The Real Reasons Ferrari Struggled So Much in Mexico

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1186 views )

Why did Ferrari have such a bad run in Mexico? Even compared to their recent form, Ferrari was the best of the rest at the Mexican GP, finishing 5th and 6th, but the team and... read more »

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Mercedes: Red Bull calling aero penalty "draconian" is "an exaggeration"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1444 views )

Red Bull was hit with a £6 million fine and a 10% reduction in its aerodynamic testing allocation for the next 12 months after the FIA found it had breached the budget cap by... read more »

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McLaren: Red Bull F1 cost cap penalty "not harsh enough"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 937 views )

On Friday, the FIA confirmed that Red Bull had been fined $7m and docked 10% of its aero testing for the next 12 months, while Aston Martin was fined $450,000 for a procedural... read more »

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Red Bull put at enormous disadvantage, says Marko

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 593 views )

Helmut Marko claims that the 10% reduction in permitted aero testing will put Red Bull at an "enormous disadvantage". read more »

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Ferrari "not happy" with budget breach penalty

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1085 views )

Ferrari's sporting director, Laurent Mekies says the Italian team is not happy with the leniency shown to Red Bull over its budget cap breach, while contradicting... read more »

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Horner believes Red Bull won't breach 2022 F1 cost cap

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1394 views )

However, he admits he can't say with "100% confidence" that Red Bull will be safe - and suggests that six teams are still at risk of breaching the 2022 cap... read more »