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Mercedes trick floor revealed as Bahrain F1 testing starts

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 768 views )

The world champion outfit had launched its W12 earlier this month but been open that it was not fitted with a real version of the floor that it would be running in 2021.With... read more »

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Video: Why Winning in 2021 Will Handicap Teams in Formula 1

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 721 views )

Formula 1 is updating it's aerodynamic testing rules for 2021 with a handicap, and it could have huge ramifications for F1 2022 and beyond. From this year onwards, F1... read more »

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Ferrari outlines aero, PU alterations after F1 slump

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 717 views )

Ferrari has outlined the major changes it has made with its SF21 as it bids to recover from its worst Formula 1 showing in four decades. Ferrari slumped to sixth position in... read more »

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The aero uncertainty facing F1 teams ahead of testing

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 779 views )

And despite the hours spent in their windtunnels and on sophisticated CFD modelling, the aerodynamicists won't be completely confident that they've got their sums... read more »

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Aston Martin explain how Mercedes 2020-spec rear will help it cope with aero rules

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 655 views )

Aston Martin technical director Andrew Green believes the switch to the 2020-spec of Mercedes rear-end may pay dividends during Formula 1's stop-gap season. read more »

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Why Haas is prepared to sacrifice its 2021 F1 season

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 854 views )

After a difficult 2020 season, Haas has decided against developing its 2021 challenger and thrown all its eggs into the new regulations for 2022. ADAM COOPER explores the... read more »

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How Mercedes created its fastest-ever car

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 543 views )

New aero rules introduced to cut down on downforce ahead of 2022's new concept cars mean that Formula 1's 2020 machines will probably go down as the fastest ever read more »

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Mercedes: Aero regs could ‘knock us off our perch’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 708 views )

Mercedes technology director Mike Elliott believes the 2021 aero changes are more than enough to threaten their dominance. read more »

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Video: Why 2021 Is AlphaTauri's Best Chance Of Another F1 Race Win

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1125 views )

AlphaTauri has unveiled its new 2021 Formula 1 challenger, the AT02. The Faenza-based team revealed the Honda-powered car on Friday morning as it became the second team after... read more »

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Key: F1 teams on target to recover lost downforce in 2021

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 513 views )

Formula 1 teams should be close to recovering all the downforce lost with new aero rules in the early stages of the 2021 season, reckons McLaren technical director James Key read more »

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McLaren label F1 aero changes "a shame"

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 901 views )

McLaren technical director James Key has said "it is a shame" Formula 1 introduced rules reducing aerodynamic loads for the coming season but conceded "it had to... read more »

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How Mercedes overcame its latest Formula 1 rules threat

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 870 views )

Despite new aero rules aimed at slowing Formula 1 cars down, while also improving their ability to race closely, the 2019 Mercedes W10 continued the team's turbo... read more »

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Video: How The First McLaren Mercedes F1 Car Lead To Greatness - The MP4/10

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 793 views )

How did the McLaren Mercedes MP4/10 eventually lead to multiple F1 World Championship Wins? McLaren and Mercedes are two of the biggest names in Formula 1, and in 2021 are... read more »

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"Aero still king," insists Red Bull's technical director

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1132 views )

While the development tokens mean teams can try to recover performance lost to the 2021 regulation tweaks, Red Bull technical director, Jody Egginton insists that aero... read more »

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Aero development "still king" for 2021 despite F1 token system - Egginton

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1012 views )

AlphaTauri technical chief Jody Egginton believes aerodynamic development will remain "king" in settling the close midfield fight in Formula 1 this year despite the... read more »

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Sainz reiterates ‘full confidence’ in Ferrari returning to the front

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 780 views )

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has reiterated that he has "full confidence" in the team's ability to return to front-running contention in the wake of its... read more »

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Video: Could F1 2021 New 2021 Downforce Rules Change Everything?

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 871 views )

F1 2021's new aero rules set to cut downforce by simplifying the floor and diffusers, but on the grid there are 2 prevailing floor setups - Mercedes' low rake, and... read more »

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UK lockdown ‘holding up AlphaTauri aero work’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 835 views )

Development work on the 2021 AlphaTauri car is being affected by the ongoing lockdown restrictions in the UK, according to a report. read more »

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Video: How Mercedes and Red Bull Upgraded Their Aero Tech | F1 2020 Tech Review

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1023 views )

How did Formula 1's 2020 front runners, Mercedes and Red Bull, develop their cars over the season? Both teams use new and innovative ideas, and unleashed updated packages... read more »

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Verstappen: Red Bull F1 car problems exaggerated in the media

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 660 views )

Max Verstappen says Red Bull's aero problems with its RB16 last year were made bigger in the media than the team felt inside read more »

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Racing Point: Mercedes-style aero ‘paid off’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 859 views )

Racing Point were finally able to switch to the Mercedes-style aerodynamic philosophy in 2020, and it "paid off". read more »

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Wolff warns changes will make 2021 cars slower

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 647 views )

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes the 2021 cars will start the season slower than the 2020 versions due to aero and tyre changes. read more »

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Video: F1's Updated 2021 Rules Explained - Everything You Need To Know

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1598 views )

The 2021 F1 season is closing in, and while it might not be the massive overhaul we expected, now delayed till 2022, there are still some very interesting updates to the... read more »

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Video: How A Setup Error Disguised Red Bull F1's Front Wing Progress

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1310 views )

Having been so quick throughout practice and qualifying, it all went wrong for Max Verstappen and Red Bull in Istanbul for the Turkish GP. In this video, we take a look at the... read more »

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Video: Aero Secrets Revealed By Dirty F1 Cars In The Turkish GP

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 968 views )

The Turkish GP's weather gave us some interesting racing, but also fascinating insight into how different aero parts affect the different teams. Jon Noble breaks down all... read more »