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‘Alfa Romeo have progressed despite aero rules’

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Antonio Giovinazzi said he has seen a lot of "progress" at Alfa Romeo when the new aerodynamic rules and tyres were meant to slow teams down. read more »

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Alpine's 'body-shamed' airbox an aerodynamic compromise

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1567 views )

Alpine executive director Marcin Budkowski has conceded he is "surprised by the amount of bodywork shaming" the team has received over the distinctive airbox on the A521. read more »

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McLaren "surprised" rivals didn't adopt F1 diffuser trick

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1486 views )

As revealed by Autosport last weekend, the Woking-based team emerged in pre-season testing in Bahrain with a unique diffuser solution that tries to claw back some of the losses... read more »

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Leclerc: 2021 Ferrari showing "promising signs"

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1221 views )

The Italian outfit is coming off the back of a disappointing 2020 campaign, where its hopes were hit by a down-on-power engine and a car that was too draggy.Having worked on a... read more »

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"Predictable" Red Bull a boost for Verstappen

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1452 views )

The Dutchman and then team-mate Alex Albon struggled at times in 2020 with the aerodynamic anomalies of the RB16 that resulted in a nervous rear end and a car that was hard to... read more »

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Video: Why Winning in 2021 Will Handicap Teams in Formula 1

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1079 views )

Formula 1 is updating it's aerodynamic testing rules for 2021 with a handicap, and it could have huge ramifications for F1 2022 and beyond. From this year onwards, F1... read more »

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Ferrari unveils SF21 ahead of F1 pre-season testing

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1281 views )

Ferrari has taken the wraps off its 2021 Formula 1 car, the SF21, as it plots its recovery back to front-running contention in the championship. Ferrari plunged to sixth in the... read more »

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McLaren explain aerodynamic losses with new regulations

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1011 views )

McLaren technical director James Key has explained the extent to which this year's aerodynamic restrictions have reduced downforce levels compared to last season. read more »

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McLaren: What has changed on the MCL35M?

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 944 views )

McLaren's launch of its MCL35M provided the first glimpse of how Formula 1's aerodynamic reforms for 2021 will look on what is essentially old machinery. read more »

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McLaren label F1 aero changes "a shame"

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1419 views )

McLaren technical director James Key has said "it is a shame" Formula 1 introduced rules reducing aerodynamic loads for the coming season but conceded "it had to... read more »

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F1 aims for ‘powerful and emotive’ power unit for 2025

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1355 views )

Formula 1 has established a working group, which includes potential power unit manufacturers, after outlining its main objectives for the next engine formula, set to be... read more »

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F1 agrees to engine freeze for 2022; teams back sprint race plans

over 5 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1138 views )

Formula One will freeze engine development from the end of 2021 to coincide with the new aerodynamic rules. Meanwhile proposals for sprint races have received support. read more »

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Why F1's first success handicap could be revolutionary

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1282 views )

In 2021 Formula 1 teams are operating for the first time with a success handicap created by a sliding scale of aerodynamic testing limits based on last year's results read more »

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‘Left unchecked cars could have outgrown circuits’

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 926 views )

Formula 1 had to tweak this year's aerodynamic rules or risk "outgrowing" the tyres and circuits, says Mercedes technical director James Allison. read more »

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Aerodynamics key in 2021, says AlphaTauri chief

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 987 views )

With aerodynamic development not included in the token system in 2021, AlphaTauri technical chief Jody Egginton expects it to be key. read more »

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Aero development "still king" for 2021 despite F1 token system - Egginton

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1424 views )

AlphaTauri technical chief Jody Egginton believes aerodynamic development will remain "king" in settling the close midfield fight in Formula 1 this year despite the... read more »

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Williams sees ‘opportunity and risk’ with 2022 rules

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 761 views )

Formula 1's new-for-2022 aerodynamic rules offer teams such as Williams a "great opportunity" to move away from the bottom of the grid, but with it comes... read more »

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Mercedes explain "four significant aerodynamic changes" for 2021 season

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 986 views )

Mercedes technical director James Allison has explained the "four significant aerodynamic" differences between the cars that raced last year and those that will take... read more »

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Mercedes tech chief Allison expects return to 2019 F1 downforce levels

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 839 views )

Mercedes technical director James Allison believes that Formula 1 aerodynamic rule changes mandated for this season will initially trim performance to 2019 levels read more »

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Recovering ‘2019 downforce levels’ Mercedes’ off-season target

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1087 views )

Mercedes Technical Director James Allison says trying to recoup aerodynamic performance lost under revised regulations has been one of its main challenges during the... read more »

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Formula 1's 2021 regulations: What will the cars look like in 2022?

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1381 views )

Formula 1 is set for a radical change to its regulations from 2022, with an array of aerodynamic changes set to create a very different look to the cars read more »

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Feature: An in-depth look at the 2021 technical changes

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1113 views )

The 2021 season will be a transitional year for Formula 1 due to the technical freezes and the upcoming 2022 regulation changes, which are a radical departure from what we know... read more »

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Racing Point: Mercedes-style aero ‘paid off’

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1065 views )

Racing Point were finally able to switch to the Mercedes-style aerodynamic philosophy in 2020, and it "paid off". read more »

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Racing Point "reaped the reward" of taking "big risk" - Szafnauer

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1460 views )

Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes the team "reaped the rewards" of a radical aerodynamic overhaul ahead of the 2020 season. read more »

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Fast tracking updates key to McLaren's third in 2020 F1 championship

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1254 views )

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andreas Seidl believes the team's decision to fast track aerodynamic updates to the 2020 season has been key in securing third in the... read more »