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Horner: Aston Martin 'a little naive' to expect F1 aero rule tweaks

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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It emerged in Bahrain that teams running low-rake cars - such as Aston Martin and Mercedes - appeared to be hurt more by the updated aerodynamic rules for 2021 than those with... read more »

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Aston Martin pushing FIA to consider tweaking F1 aero rules

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Silverstone-based team thinks that the changes made to the regulations for this season to cut downforce have unfairly penalised teams that run low rake cars.It, along with... read more »

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Paddock storm brewing over aero regulations

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 694 views )

There is drama brewing at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix withAston Martin in particular very vocal about the new aero regulations for the 2021 season. read more »

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Alpine confirm upgraded aero package for Imola

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 685 views )

Alpine executive director Marcin Budkowski said the team are lacking a "few tenths" to their rivals, but upgrades are coming for Imola. read more »

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Video: My Job in F1: Emma | Aero Performance Engineer

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 738 views )

Same series, different title, longer format… here’s the first ‘My Job in F1’ episode of 2021!  read more »

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Honda: New F1 engine an aero boost for Red Bull

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 661 views )

The Japanese car manufacturer has entered its final season in F1 with an all-new power unit concept that partner Red Bull will take on to run itself in the future.For the 2021... read more »

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Mercedes: Switch to high-rake concept would write off F1 2021 campaign

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 791 views )

The German manufacturer suspects that F1's new aero rules have hurt the low-rake cars much more than their high-rake rivals.Customer team Aston Martin, which also runs a... read more »

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New aero regulations cost low-rake cars 1s per lap - Aston Martin

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 944 views )

The team formerly known as Racing Point endured a tough first qualifying of the season in Bahrain on Saturday, with Sebastian Vettel left "upset and angry" after... read more »

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Pirelli would have been "stupid" not to use more robust 2021 tyre

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1494 views )

After a spate of tyre failures at last year's British Grand Prix, the FIA took a two-pronged approach to addressing the loads on tyres in 2021 by first mandating an... read more »

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Mercedes: Low-rake concept affected more by new F1 aero rules

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 670 views )

The German manufacturer conducted a deep analysis of the troubles it suffered in pre-season testing, when main rival Red Bull enjoyed a confidence boosting three days of... read more »

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AlphaTauri: Wind tunnel change an added aero challenge

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 599 views )

As well as the challenge created by the new aerodynamic regulations, AlphaTauri also had to adapt to using different wind tunnels. read more »

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‘Too early’ to judge aero concepts, says Key

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 665 views )

Amid talk that the new aero regulations suit Red Bull's high-rake design, McLaren's James Key says it's too soon to tell if that's the case. read more »

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Pirelli expects teams to reclaim 2020 downforce levels and speeds

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 671 views )

Pirelli's Mario Isola believes that despite the aero regulations intended to reduce downforce levels this year the cars will still be as fast. read more »

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Regulatory vandalism?

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 610 views )

Mercedes technical boss, James Allison has described the aero rules introduced this season as "regulatory vandalism". read more »

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McLaren: Not clear if high-rake is best solution for new F1 rules

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 631 views )

McLaren believes it is too soon to suggest that a high-rake concept is the best approach for F1's tweaked aero rules this year.  read more »

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‘Mercedes aero problems not easy to solve’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 612 views )

Mercedes have problems aplenty, according to Ralf Schumacher, who says the team has issues in the "aerodynamic area" with its new W12. read more »

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‘Alfa Romeo have progressed despite aero rules’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 574 views )

Antonio Giovinazzi said he has seen a lot of "progress" at Alfa Romeo when the new aerodynamic rules and tyres were meant to slow teams down. read more »

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Russell expects Williams' 2021 F1 form to "yo-yo" with peaky car

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 967 views )

George Russell expects Williams' form to "yo-yo" this season due to a peaky aero concept on its 2021 F1 car. read more »

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Aero concept set to cause "yo-yo" F1 2021 season for Williams

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1268 views )

The Grove-based outfit believes that going down such a route with its FW43B will pay off handsomely in the right conditions and allow its drivers George Russell and Nicholas... read more »

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Alpine explain ‘spectacularly bulky’ engine cover

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 832 views )

Alpine executive director Marcin Budkowski admits their new engine cover is "spectacular bulky", but the aero performance is more important. read more »

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Fernando Alonso: "We still need to understand the characteristics of the new aero package"

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1130 views )

Fernando Alonso was back testing with the Alpine F1 Team less than a month after suffering injuries in a cycling crash in Switzerland. read more »

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Video: What Upgrades Have The Teams Made? | Tech Talk | 2021 Aramco Pre-Season Testing

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 796 views )

2021 is a case of evolution rather than revolution, with most of the teams only making small tweaks to their cars. Nevertheless, Sam Collins takes a look at the aero... read more »

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Video: F1 Explained: Testing Technology

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 896 views )

Aero rakes, pitot tubes, flow-vis paint. Gadget man Jolyon Palmer explains all the technology that comes to the fore during pre-season testing. For more F1® videos, visit... read more »

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Mercedes trick floor revealed as Bahrain F1 testing starts

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 823 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

( 794 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 »