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TECHNICAL: Red Bull and Mercedes with the least loaded rear wings at Spa

8 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Red Bull have elected to use an ambitious aerodynamic configuration, running the least loaded rear wing among the leading four F1 teams. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs... read more »

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F1 Belgian GP: Piastri leads Verstappen and Norris in sole Spa practice

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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McLaren's championship leader Oscar Piastri has set the fastest time in Friday's sole free practice session for Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix.Piastri set his... read more »

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Why Alonso claims there's no downside to testing F1 car upgrades during a sprint weekend

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Only in Hollywood hokum such as the frequently absurd F1 movie is it possible to add a couple of new aerodynamic elements to a car and transform it from also-ran to winner. In... read more »

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Racing Bulls, Aston Martin bring last "big" upgrades to F1 Belgian GP

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Racing Bulls and Aston Martin are among the Formula 1 teams bringing aerodynamic updates to this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa as both squads aim to gain a firm... read more »

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Which teams will benefit from revised F1 aero testing allocation?  

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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With half of the F1 season over, aerodynamic testing restrictions have been reset, with teams lower in the Constructors' table now afforded more time. The post Which teams... read more »

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The winners and losers from F1's aerodynamic testing reset  

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Alpine may be languishing at the bottom of the standings and ruing its worst start to a Formula 1 season in years, but the team could be about to get a boost as F1 has recently... read more »

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McLaren bolsters MCL39 with revised floor at F1 British GP

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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McLaren has introduced a “complete floor” revision for this weekend’s Formula 1 British Grand Prix, leading a raft of upgrades across the grid. The Woking-based squad has... read more »

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Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull F1 upgrades in Austria uncovered

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The leading four teams in the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship have confirmed the arrival of upgrades for this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. Title-leaders McLaren has... read more »

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Mercedes reveal how stiffer front wing affect aerodynamic balance

9 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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On the back of the introduction of more severe front wing load tests, Mercedes' technical director James Allison stated that the stiffer front wings will make the car more... read more »

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Racing Bulls to use AI technology to optimize aerodynamic performance

9 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Formula One's Faenza-based F1 outfit, the Racing Bulls have announced that they will use AI technology to optimize aerodynamic performance of their F1 cars. read more »

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Williams reveals impact of the stricter front wing load test

9 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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On the back of the introduction of more severe front wing load tests, Williams team boss James Vowles stated that the fact that teams are able to manipulate the aerodynamic... read more »

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Why Mercedes doesn't expect "any surprises" from 2026 F1 rules overhaul

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta believes Formula 1 teams won't be hit by surprises with the 2026 rules overhaul despite concerns with the regulations... read more »

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Video: New Rules & Tougher Wings | F1 TV Tech Talk

10 months ago

from: YouTube.com

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F1 TV's Sam Collins analyses the changes we'll see in Spain and how they might impact the teams, with a new technical directive set to clamp down on flexing front... read more »

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How F1 teams actually produce car upgrades in five steps

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1's current rules have gradually led to the closest grid in history, which means a minor upgrade can make the difference between scoring points and being out in... read more »

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McLaren equipped their MCL39 with five upgrades at Monte Carlo

10 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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McLaren have brought a raft of circuit-specific upgrades for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix as the team is eager to find the right aerodynamic configuration for the... read more »

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Aston Martin reveals immediate impact of new state-of-the-art F1 wind tunnel

11 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Aston Martin chief Andy Cowell has claimed the team's new F1 wind tunnel has "opened our eyes" when it comes to aerodynamic development. The post Aston Martin... read more »

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ANALYSIS: Ferrari elect to run the most loaded rear wing in Jeddah

11 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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With the Jeddah Corniche street circuit rewarding the aerodynamic efficiency, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo takes a look at the aerodynamic configuration... read more »

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Low-drag rear wings and McLaren floor headline Saudi F1 tech updates

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull have all registered updates for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, each pursuing different areas to improve their Formula 1 cars at the Jeddah... read more »

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PACE CHECK: Piastri claims pole with lowest top speed

11 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The practice sessions at the Bahrain Grand Prix revealed that teams are divided in their aerodynamic configurations, with Mercedes standing out with an unusually less loaded... read more »

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ANALYSIS: How did aerodynamic configuration further diverge among top teams?

12 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Max Verstappen took what is surely one of the greatest of his 41 pole positions to date, with a fantastic final run to set a best time of 1'26"983, a record for this... read more »

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ANALYSIS: What does the downforce-performance metrics reveal about cars' aerodynamic efficiency ...

12 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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McLaren set the pace on the opening day at the Japanese Grand Prix, and they appear to have slightly different aerodynamic configuration compared to their closest rivals,... read more »

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FIA tweaks F1 rear wing deflection test for China

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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The FIA is imposing stricter load deflection tests for Formula 1 rear wings at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix after analysing Melbourne footage.As part of a clampdown... read more »

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How will the new front wing test work in the 2025 F1 season?

about 1 year ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Following issues with the flexibility of certain aerodynamic parts, the governing body has now confirmed that the new season will include more stringent tests for the front and... read more »

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Analysis: Can an aerodynamic overhaul make Mercedes' W16 a regular winner?

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 469 views )

The moving goalposts, when it comes to allegories and idioms about luck, sidestep from "third time's the charm" to "bad luck comes in threes". And,... read more »

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Aston Martin reveal surprise ‘100 percent new’ approach taken for F1 2025

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 548 views )

Andy Cowell has revealed Aston Martin has created an almost '100 percent new' aerodynamic package for the AMR25... read more »