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McLaren goes aggressive on Spa F1 upgrades in straightline speed push

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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While all teams have opted for low downforce aerodynamic packages for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix due to the circuit requirements, McLaren has made a concerted... read more »

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McLaren confirm it is paying the price for lack of bravery

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 670 views )

McLaren technical director James Key believes the team has paid the price this year for its lack of bravery over the new F1 aerodynamic regulations. read more »

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Why F1 2022 tech isn't all about porpoising and sidepods

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1106 views )

Let's take a look at some of the more interesting solutions we've seen so far, which might be registering on the radar of other teams or has already influenced the... read more »

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'Porpoising' and Roll Bar Concerns Addressed in 2023 Technical Regulation Changes

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1139 views )

2023 Technical regulation changes addressing 'aerodynamic porpoising' within Formula 1 and roll hoop deficiencies have been announced by the FIA on Tuesday. read more »

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Williams warn against aggressive development "risk"

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1196 views )

Williams head of vehicle performance Dave Robson has warned against going aggressive with aerodynamic developments as "the house normally wins" when gambling. read more »

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Russell: Spa F1 flexi floor clampdown could bring Mercedes into the mix

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1738 views )

In a move to restrict excessive car bouncing, the FIA will introduce measures aimed to halt the phenomenon by enforcing an Aerodynamic Oscillation Metric (AOM) that teams... read more »

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FIA facing rebellion over 2023 F1 floor changes

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1060 views )

As part of the FIA's intervention on safety grounds to limit bouncing following driver complaints, it outlined recently the measures it was going to implement.As well as... read more »

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Images reveal new Mercedes F1 car upgrade at French GP

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 840 views )

The first glimpse of the Mercedes F1 team's new aerodynamic upgrade for the French Grand Prix has been revealed ahead of the weekend.  read more »

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The flexi floor tricks Formula 1 teams were playing

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1485 views )

Amid growing concerns from drivers at the start of the season about potential safety implications of excessive bouncing, the FIA felt it had no option but to intervene in order... read more »

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How 2023 F1 floor changes will help limit porpoising issues

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1165 views )

While all teams have experienced it to a greater or lesser extent, driver complaints about the safety implications of some of the worst bouncing eventually triggered the FIA... read more »

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FIA: No backing down on F1 flexi floor and porpoising clampdown

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 924 views )

In the wake of driver complains about the safety implications of excessive car bouncing, F1's governing body introduced a raft of measures aimed to trying to eradicate the... read more »

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F1 delays porpoising and flexi floor rules to Belgian GP

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 871 views )

The FIA had originally intended to introduce an Aerodynamic Oscillation Metric (AOM) which teams could not exceed for the next race at Paul Ricard.Part of its plan, which was... read more »

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Latest Austrian GP F1 updates revealed

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1170 views )

At a track where historically the Milton Keynes-based operation has shone strongly, it has elected to bring both aerodynamic and cooling tweaks to its RB18.The most visually... read more »

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Verstappen: Mercedes floor is the most flexible in F1

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 940 views )

As part of the FIA's push to eradicate excessive porpoising from the current generation of cars, it is introducing a raft of new measures from the French Grand Prix.As... read more »

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Aston Martin takes "hint" from FIA's F1 floor flexing clampdown

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1982 views )

As well as clarifying the metric for measuring aerodynamic oscillations, the TD focused on plank wear and flexing, with a clear suggestion that some teams have been taking... read more »

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Mercedes would have broken FIA porpoising limit in Baku

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1015 views )

The FIA has stepped in to try to minimise cars bouncing after drivers expressed concerns about their safety, with them being subjected to heavy impacts inside of the... read more »

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The complex equation behind F1's porpoising clampdown

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1081 views )

From the Paul Ricard event, the FIA will be measuring what it officially calls aerodynamic oscillations - and cars that do not comply within its limits will potentially face... read more »

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Williams reveal Red Bull links with major overhaul

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 703 views )

Alex Albon has revealed Williams' "big update" that is solely on his car for this weekend's British Grand Prix has been based on Red Bull's aerodynamic... read more »

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FIA holds fire on F1 porpoising rules, abandons second stay

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 946 views )

Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA issued a technical directive (TD) to teams announcing its intention to help limit the amount cars were bouncing because of concerns... read more »

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The tiny change that shows Mercedes is not only thinking of porpoising

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 699 views )

Although much of its work is on aerodynamic and mechanical improvements to tame the bouncing that Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are suffering from, it has not made the... read more »

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George Russell says nothing off table as Mercedes tackle porpoising

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 734 views )

George Russell says Mercedes remains open to ditching its zeropod aerodynamic concept after a weekend of porpoising pain at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. read more »

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Why Alpine's low-drag F1 updates should pay off in the short term

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 846 views )

This is because of a run of tracks with medium/low downforce characteristics, so the updates are expected to pay out over the course of the next few races.The most substantial... read more »

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Video: Frank Dernie On 40 Years At The Forefront Of Formula One | Beyond The Grid F1 Podcast

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1004 views )

With a career spanning four decades, Frank Dernie knows a thing or two about how to make a car fast. After joining Williams in the late 70s as Patrick Head's... read more »

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Mercedes refuse to blame testing regulations for slump

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 3242 views )

Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott believes his team must be honest with itself and not use the aerodynamic testing restrictions [ATR] as an excuse for its troubled start... read more »

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Williams’ aero weakness suspicions confirmed

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1071 views )

Monaco and Spain highlighted what Williams had suspected about the aerodynamic deficiencies of the FW44. read more »