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Agreement reached on 1000bhp V6 engines for 2017

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Formula 1 is set to undergo a radical revolution in 2017 with the arrival or more powerful engines and relaxed aero rules in a bid to "spice things up". The changes... read more »

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Bahrain GP: Practice notes - Force India

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 886 views )

We split an extensive aero test programme between both cars in FP1, gathering lots of data to help us with the correlation of the car. read more »

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Honda to bring upgraded engine to Spanish GP

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1960 views )

McLaren expect a better weekend in Bahrain and an even better weekend at the following event in Spain, as it's expected Honda will take some big steps forward with its... read more »

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Tech Bite: McLaren debut new diffuser on Button's car

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2791 views )

McLaren may still be struggling with a power deficit from the Honda power unit but the aero team are pushing on with their development path.  A new diffuser design was... read more »

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Red Bull return to 2014 brakes to combat overheating

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1666 views )

Red Bull have reverted to the brake specification they used throughout 2014 in a bid to cure the problems they experienced in Malaysia. Daniil Kvyat and Daniel Ricciardo both... read more »

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Shanghai upgrades planned at Lotus

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 885 views )

Pointless after two rounds of the 2015 F1 season, Lotus is hoping that aero updates set for this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix can help turn its fortunes around. read more »

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Tech Bite: McLaren pushing ahead with aero updates

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2052 views )

McLaren introduced a raft of changes to the MP4-30 for Malaysia, aimed at further improving airflow around the car and maximizing their 'size zero' rear-end... read more »

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Force India won't return to form until mid-season

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1621 views )

Bob Fernley believes Force India's aero restructure and move to a new wind tunnel in Germany is best in the long run, but disruptive in the short-term read more »

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Tech Bite: Toro Rosso splits exhaust with rear-wing support

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1713 views )

As part of their large update package for the last pre-season test in Barcelona, Toro Rosso began utilising a new rear-wing centre mounting pylon. Previously the team, like... read more »

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Tech Bite: A look at Lotus's revised tyre squirt slot

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1972 views )

Lotus had a terrible season in 2014 by their own high standards, not only struggling with the Renault power unit but also hampered by their own asymmetric aero design. The... read more »

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Simscale offers free aero workshop series

over 10 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1597 views )

SimScale is starting with free five-week online workshop series for simulation, design and testing of a Formula One race car. Everyone that signs up for the workshop series... read more »

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Honda: 'We know the problem and we're fixing it'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2141 views )

Honda say they're fully aware of what is holding them back and they're taking steps to address the problem, with race-by-race improvements. It's believed cooling... read more »

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Haas announces more technical appointments for 2016

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1405 views )

Haas F1 has confirmed the purchase of Marussia's Banbury base and the appointment of key technical staff, including former McLaren designer Rob Taylor and Ferrari aero... read more »

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Lotus confirms brake problem for Maldonado

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1276 views )

Lotus has absolved Pastor Maldonado from blame for the crash which ended their pre-season testing programme prematurely, citing a brake failure on the E23 Hybrid. Maldonado... read more »

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McLaren: We'll see a big performance step in Australia

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2192 views )

McLaren's focus has almost entirely been aimed at improving reliability during the opening two pre-season tests, but this week could see a shift toward improving both... read more »

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Palmer debuts as Lotus focuses on aero runs

over 10 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1080 views )

Jolyon Palmer had his first taste of the Lotus F1 Team E23 Hybrid in his role as Third and Reserve Driver today. Over the course of 77 laps at the Circuit de... read more »

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The real W06 developments are under the skin - Lowe

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1475 views )

Whilst the Mercedes W06 looks visually different to its title-winning predecessor, mainly thanks to a reprofiled nose, the vast majority of developments are under the bodywork... read more »

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Lotus releases first images of their 2015 challenger

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1620 views )

Lotus has sprung a surprise and released images of its new E23 Hybrid ahead of its official launch, which is due at the first pre-season test later this week. The outfit has... read more »

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New nose regulations gave us a headache - Symonds

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1639 views )

Formula 1's new nose regulations gave Williams a 'headache' according to chief technical officer Pat Symonds. The FIA has tightened the rules around the nose... read more »

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Importance of aero underrated - Lowe

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 2470 views )

Mercedes technical boss Paddy Lowe says the key to Mercedes success in 2014 was as much about aerodynamics as its power unit read more »

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Analysis: Why Red Bull was excluded

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1538 views )

Red Bull's exclusion from Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying for having front wing flaps designed to deflect under aero load revived Formula 1's controversy over... read more »

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Force India corrects aero error

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1102 views )

McLaren looks set to face a renewed attack from Force India in the fight for fifth place in the constructors' championship with its Formula 1 rival having now corrected an... read more »

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Singapore GP: Preview - Sauber

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 948 views )

With six races in which to finally open its 2014 points account, Sauber is to introduce as aero update package in Singapore. read more »

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Bottas encouraged by new Williams package

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 961 views )

Valtteri Bottas says he is encouraged by the new development package which Williams has brought to this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Bottas, who has claimed four... read more »

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Williams confident aero package right for Monza

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1060 views )

Williams is hoping to show that work spent on its low downforce set-up wasn't wasted with a strong showing in this weekend's F1 encounter in Italy. read more »