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

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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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

( 1473 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

( 1205 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

( 1436 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

( 1073 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

( 1267 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

( 1005 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

( 938 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

( 1412 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

( 1339 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

( 1132 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

( 1264 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

( 919 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

( 980 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

( 1403 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

( 748 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

( 977 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

( 827 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

( 1078 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

( 1351 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

( 1105 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

( 1057 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

( 1449 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

( 1239 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 »

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2021 Red Bull to be RB16 'in different clothes' - Horner

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1463 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the aerodynamic changes for 2021 will mean the team will run an iteration of the RB16 where he claims it will effectively be... read more »