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F1 finalises aero tweaks for 2021 with 10% downforce cut

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 922 views )

The FIA has finalised a package of Formula 1 aero regulation changes for 2021, creating an overall downforce cut of around 10% read more »

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Alfa Romeo F1 car aero issues 'not a quick fix' - Raikkonen

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1278 views )

Kimi Raikkonen says it is more than just the Ferrari power unit which is holding the Alfa Romeo F1 team back, but admits the Swiss squad's aerodynamic issues are "not... read more »

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‘Nothing to complain about with 2021 aero changes’

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 802 views )

Ferrari won't complain about the changes to the 2021 aerodynamic regulations given that they are being made with safety in mind. read more »

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Ferrari: "Nothing to complain about" with 2021 aero F1 changes

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1334 views )

Ferrari Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto says there's "nothing to complain about" regarding the late changes to the 2021 aero rules that the FIA plans to impose on... read more »

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F1 British GP: McLaren trials new aero updates at Silverstone

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1009 views )

McLaren has brought a series of new upgrades to address the MCL35's "weaknesses", testing a new front wing, floor and rear wing arrangement for the Formula 1... read more »

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Racing Point surprised "big risk" aero change did not lead to backward step

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1559 views )

Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer was convinced that a change in aerodynamic philosophy this year would lead to an initial performance loss rather than the dramatic... read more »

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Ericsson: Aero-screen a ‘step up’ from Halo

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 17788 views )

Marcus Ericsson says the aero-screen offers better protection than the halo and expects Formula 1 to switch to it in the future. read more »

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Aero sensitivity makes car hard to control – Russell

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1133 views )

George Russell believes that Williams' race pace is strong but that the high sensitivity of the FW43 makes it "very difficult to control" when following... read more »

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Red Bull ‘misbehaving’ due to aero anomalies

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1104 views )

Red Bull believe the key to closing their performance gap to Mercedes is resolving some "anomalies" causing their cars to "misbehave aerodynamically" in... read more »

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Russell calls for aero fix for "very draggy" Williams

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1520 views )

George Russell is hoping Williams' aero department can find a cure for what he has described as a "very sensitive" car when in dirty air. read more »

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Ferrari pushing to ready Hungary aero update for Styrian GP

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1061 views )

Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri says the marque will accelerate its development programme for its SF1000 in the wake of its poor performance at Formula 1's Austrian Grand... read more »

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Wolff tired of Ferrari's aero excuses

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1369 views )

Toto Wolff admits frustration and annoyance at Ferrari's continued claim that performance drop-off is entirely down to aero and not its power unit. read more »

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Wolff tired of Ferrari engine talk, ‘can’t listen’ to aero gripes

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1089 views )

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says "enough has been said" over Ferrari's 2019 engine and says he "can't listen anymore" to Mattia Binotto playing down... read more »

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Binotto: Ferrari aero has gone wrong

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1315 views )

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says the SF1000 is aerodynamically "fragile" due to a correlation problem. read more »

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Binotto: Aero correlation problems behind Ferrari F1 2020 struggles

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1065 views )

Ferrari says a correlation problem between the figures seen in simulations and how its SF1000 performed on track left its Formula 1 car aerodynamically 'fragile' in... read more »

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No Ferrari upgrades in Austria as team targets Hungary for major aero update

over 5 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 980 views )

Ferrari is bracing itself for a slow start to the 2020 Formula One season after its poor performance in pre-season testing prompted a rethink of the car's development that... read more »

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Mercedes objections to aero handicap based on an assumption they would win - Brawn

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1169 views )

Formula 1 managing director of motorsport Ross Brawn needed to point out to Mercedes that the new aerodynamic handicap rules could benefit the Silver Arrows if the team slips... read more »

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Leading Supercars drivers call for aero cuts to promote better racing

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 895 views )

Supercars needs further aero cuts to promote better racing, according to a number of the category's leading drivers read more »

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Brawn’s response to Mercedes’ aero handicap opposition

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1076 views )

F1 managing director Ross Brawn was amused by Mercedes' opposition to the new aero rules from 2021, they presumed they were always going to win. read more »

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Racing Point: 2021 F1 rule tweak requires "front to back" new aero package

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1310 views )

Racing Point technical director Andy Green says a minor change to the floor regulations for 2021 has proven to be bigger than anticipated and needs a "front to back"... read more »

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Wolff: Aero test handicap rule not "a baseball bat" move like reverse grids

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1366 views )

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff accepts the revised aerodynamic testing restrictions for 2022 as the first form of success handicapping by pointing out the contrast in the... read more »

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Szafnauer Questions Whether New Aero Regulations Are Needed if 2020 Racing is 'Very Good'

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1226 views )

Otmar Szafnauer believes Formula 1 bosses will need to look again into the 2022 regulations should the current rules provide good racing in 2020. read more »

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Video: James Allison Answers Your Tech Questions!

over 6 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 789 views )

DAS, 18” wheels, aero, data and much more  read more »

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This is how F1's new sliding scale aero development rules work

over 6 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1386 views )

F1 is introducing radical new sliding scale aerodynamic testing rules from 2021. We've taken a look at how they work and why they should help level the field.  read more »

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FIA adds floor aero changes to 2021 F1 regulations

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 810 views )

Formula 1 has made a tweak to the technical regulations governing the floor for 2021, following the FIA's World Motorsport Council meeting on Wednesday read more »