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Newey: Plans for more active aero "appropriate" for F1

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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F1 has long had active aero on cars - the rear-wing-opening overtaking aid, DRS, for instance, has been used since 2011 - but this is set to increase in the 2026 rules... read more »

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Revealed: The FIA's plans for "nimble" 2026 F1 cars and moveable aero

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Central to the changes are new power unit regulations, with a move to fully sustainable fuel and tweaked turbo-hybrids, eradicating the MGU-H, having brought Audi in and... read more »

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McLaren F1 aero restructure ‘fundamental enabler’ of 2023 turnaround

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Stella has credited the team’s restructuring of its aerodynamic department as the “fundamental enabler” of its mid-season turnaround in 2023.... read more »

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FIA confirms ban on 2026 aero testing

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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The FIA has confirmed that it has banned teams from aero testing for the 2026 season even though the regulations haven't been finalised. read more »

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Aero restructure main "enabler" of McLaren F1 2023 turnaround - Stella

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Stella took over last winter to replace Andreas Seidl, who departed to head up Audi's 2026 entry with Sauber.One of his biggest early decisions was to restructure the... read more »

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FIA confirms F1 2026 aero testing ban - here's what it means

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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The FIA has formally confirmed that F1 teams have been banned from working on their 2026 cars for another full year.  read more »

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FIA formalises ban on 2026 F1 aero testing

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Following an agreement at a recent F1 Commission meeting, teams are not allowed to undertake any wind tunnel or CFD work for the new spec cars until January 1 2025, mirroring a... read more »

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Aero loophole compromising the racing, admits FIA

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 690 views )

The FIA's director of single seaters admits that a loophole in the regulations which is being exploited by the teams is compromising the chances of drivers successfully... read more »

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Mercedes changing "every component" for W15 F1 2024 car

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 846 views )

The German manufacturer has endured a difficult 2023 campaign where, despite finishing second in the constructors' championship, it proved to be no match for the dominant... read more »

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F1 aero expert eyes up crucial Ferrari and Mercedes battle

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 886 views )

As the roaring engines echo through the twists and turns of the Yas Marina Circuit, the spotlight is not on the championship title, but on the fierce battle for the coveted... read more »

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McLaren pursues concept behind Red Bull's F1 DRS supremacy

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Woking-based team has openly acknowledged that aero efficiency has been one of its core weaknesses this year - and this has often manifested itself in a lack of top... read more »

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McLaren not only seeking aero improvement from 2024 F1 car

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 586 views )

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella insists that it is not only searching for aerodynamic improvements from its 2024 Formula 1 car to catch Red Bull. Since introducing a... read more »

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McLaren: 2024 F1 car changes have to go beyond just aero

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 706 views )

The Woking-based team has emerged as Red Bull's most consistent challenger in recent races, with the squad having finished on the podium five times in the last six... read more »

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How cold Las Vegas conditions will test F1's engineers

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 921 views )

Not only do they have to ensure they can get the three Pirelli compounds to work effectively, but the unusually low temperatures will also have a significant impact on overall... read more »

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Ex-F1 champion questions Mercedes aero department

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill has questioned Mercedes' aero department amid the team’s continued trouble to get on top of the current regulations. The... read more »

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F1 champion's Mercedes 'anxiety': "Is the aero department missing a trick?"

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 762 views )

Damon Hill has questioned whether Mercedes' aerodynamics department is "missing a trick" as the team looks to close the gap to runaway F1 champions Red Bull. read more »

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Hamilton and Leclerc's disqualification explained by F1 aero expert

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 939 views )

The United States Grand Prix proved to be a race all about strategy. Eventually, Mercedes with Lewis Hamilton were tantalisingly close to a win with their late two-stop while... read more »

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F1 aero expert explains how Leclerc held off Norris and Hamilton in thrilling us Grand Prix qualifying

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 732 views )

In an adrenaline-fuelled showdown at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Charles Leclerc stole the spotlight by snatching pole position. read more »

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F1 aero expert reveals exactly why Piastri is the 'real deal' after Qatar performance

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 650 views )

Upon the conclusion of the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, two remarkable achievements captured the spotlight. read more »

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F1 aero expert predicts extremely tight battle up front in Qatar

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 590 views )

McLaren staged a remarkable comeback on Saturday in the Sprint race in Qatar, having lost the lead to Mercedes' George Russell after the first safety car restart before... read more »

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F1 aero expert explains why Qatar GP is harder to predict than usual

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 550 views )

Formula 1 is returning to Qatar after a two-year absence since its debut in 2021 and while that may seem like only a short time away, its return signifies a fresh start in many... read more »

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AlphaTauri plays down talk of running Red Bull RB19 F1 clone in 2024

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 659 views )

As part of a shake-up at AlphaTauri agreed by its energy drinks owners earlier this year, the squad has been pushed to forge closer ties with Red Bull in a bid to lift its... read more »

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Alonso explains "throwing me to the lions" radio rant in F1 Japanese GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 684 views )

The Spaniard made it clear on several occasions during the race that he was frustrated by a lack of straightline speed, a result of aero set-up choices made by the team.But his... read more »

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Are Red Bull back? F1 aero expert explains performance gap

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 677 views )

Following a disappointing performance in Singapore, Red Bull and Max Verstappen have regained their dominance on the track. read more »

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F1 aero expert explains how celebrating Piastri beat Norris in qualifying

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 718 views )

Suzuka is one of the most classic and challenging tracks on the F1 calendar. It's a high-speed track with snaking 'S' curves, chicanes, hairpins and a mixture of... read more »