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

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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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 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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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 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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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 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 958 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 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 860 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 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1073 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 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 906 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 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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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 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1005 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 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 831 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 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 744 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 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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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 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1716 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 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1088 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 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1440 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 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1053 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 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1210 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 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1158 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 5 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1104 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 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1056 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 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1140 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 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 931 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 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1191 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 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 756 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 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1063 views )

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