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Alpine facing fresh headache as F1 technical director and head of aero resign

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 788 views )

The outfit has endured a challenging start to the campaign, with Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly qualifying on the back row at the F1 season opener before finishing 17th and... read more »

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Alpine nightmare worsens as technical director and head of aero quit jobs

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Alpine rocked as technical director Matt Harman and head of aerodynamics Dirk de Beer quit read more »

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Video: Carbon Fibre vs Liveries - What F1 Needs to Bring Colour Back

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 728 views )

F1's 2024 season may have kicked off, but during the pre-season events, bare carbon fibre kept catching our eyes. It was an interesting novelty a few years ago, but in... read more »

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Aero expert explains Mercedes' new front wing - is it illegal?

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 749 views )

The 2024 season has arrived, and with it comes the excitement of new innovations on the car. read more »

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Verstappen had no concerns over Red Bull 2024 F1 innovations

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 644 views )

Max Verstappen has claimed that he held no concerns when he was informed that Red Bull would be implementing several innovations on its 2024 Formula 1 challenger. Red Bull has... read more »

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F1 aero rakes: Explaining "scaffolding" on cars at Bahrain testing

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1017 views )

F1 cars at preseason testing in Bahrain have aero rakes - odd-looking aerodynamic features read more »

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Why Ferrari haven’t adopted a Red Bull style suspension

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 699 views )

Ferrari has opted for continual use of a pull-rod rear suspension layout and has outlined why it averted following rivals Mercedes in adopting the push-rod system used to great... read more »

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Stella: F1 development curve will flatten amid third year of rules cycle

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 627 views )

The 2022 rules cycle has been dominated by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, but behind them teams have gradually closed up, with 2023 one of the most competitive seasons in history... read more »

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Verstappen: Red Bull haven't been 'conservative' with RB20 F1 car

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 815 views )

Max Verstappen asserts that Red Bull has not been "conservative" with the development direction the team has taken on its 2024 Formula 1 car despite its recent... read more »

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Red Bull reveals RB20 to conclude 2024 F1 launch season

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 659 views )

Red Bull has become the final team to reveal its 2024 Formula 1 car – the RB20 that it hopes will witness it retain both championships once again this campaign. Red Bull has... read more »

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Ferrari provide explanation for overhauled 2024 F1 car concept

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 868 views )

Ferrari Technical Director Enrico Cardile says reaching a development ceiling last term prompted the team to pursue an overhaul for its 2024 Formula 1 car. Having returned to... read more »

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Mercedes: New W15 F1 chassis took a ‘chunk of our available firepower’

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 742 views )

Mercedes Technical Director James Allison has admitted the decision to overhaul the chassis and gearbox on its 2024 Formula 1 car took a “chunk of our available firepower”. The... read more »

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Leclerc: Ferrari hasn’t made ‘compromises’ to improve F1 car weaknesses for 2024

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 577 views )

Charles Leclerc has dispelled the notion that Ferrari has had to make “compromises” with its 2024 Formula 1 car to improve upon the weaknesses of its predecessor. Ferrari had... read more »

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Ferrari pursues new rear wing approach to close down Red Bull's DRS advantage

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 913 views )

One of the main advantages that Red Bull exploited throughout last season was good aero efficiency, which made the car strong in a straightline.Its advantage increased when its... read more »

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Aston Martin detail approach to catching 'beatable' Red Bull

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 899 views )

Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows believes Red Bull is "beatable" in Formula 1 and having a car that is compliant and versatile will be decisive in... read more »

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What is the flow-vis paint and aero rake on an F1 car in testing?

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1071 views )

Formula 1 teams use pre-season testing to extract as much data as possible via various methods - flow-visualisation paint and aerodynamic rakes included. Both play a key role... read more »

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Bottas outlines ‘high expectations’ for Sauber in F1 2024

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 642 views )

Valtteri Bottas has admitted that the Sauber Formula 1 team missed its targets for the previous season and has challenged it to rise to the “high expectations” he retains for... read more »

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Red Bull issue warning to F1 rivals copying RB19 car

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 706 views )

Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache insists that copying its car concept won't enable rival Formula 1 teams to replicate its success without actually understanding... read more »

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Gene reveals ‘sensations are different’ with Ferrari 2024 F1 car compared to SF-23

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 761 views )

Ferrari Brand Ambassador Marc Gene has revealed that the “sensations are very different” with the team’s 2024 Formula 1 car compared to this time last year. After recovering to... read more »

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McLaren not discounting ‘unpleasant surprise’ from Red Bull in F1 2024

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 660 views )

McLaren Formula 1 CEO Zak Brown admits that the team is alert to the possibility of Red Bull producing an "unpleasant surprise" by extending its competitive advantage... read more »

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Was suspension choice the unsung hero to Red Bull's F1 dominance?

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 721 views )

But it would be a mistake to think that the RB19 was so good just because of downforce, as there have been plenty of indications that suspension's impact on its vehicle... read more »

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Allison criticises 'not great' ground effect aero F1 regulations

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 975 views )

Mercedes Technical Director James Allison believes Formula 1’s return to ground effect machinery is “not great” due to the super-stiff low ride heights needed to extract... read more »

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AlphaTauri: Downwash aero concept no guarantee of F1 success

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 841 views )

AlphaTauri Formula 1 Technical Director Jody Egginton asserts that adopting a downwash aero concept doesn’t guarantee success in this era, citing the "devil is in the... read more »

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Mercedes provides factory insight into 2024 F1 preparations

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 583 views )

Mercedes Formula 1 CEO Rob Thomas has provided insight into the work going on behind the scenes as the team continues building the car to compete in 2024. The Brackley-based... read more »

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Red Bull: Active aero should not be treated as "patch" for wider F1 car problems

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1183 views )

The 2026 engine rules increase the reliance on the electrified part of the hybrid powertrain - it will produce 50% of total power - while the expensive Motor Generator... read more »