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F1 overtakes drop by almost 50 per cent

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Overtakes during Formula 1 races dropped by almost 50 per cent in 2017, amid new aerodynamic regulations, according to data compiled by Pirelli. 435… read more »

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Formula 1 drivers get first glimpse of 2021 aero design concepts

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1 drivers were given a glimpse of concepts for the cars' aerodynamic direction from 2021 onwards in a presentation at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Autosport has learned read more »

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McLaren stands ground over shark fin removal in 2018

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 2369 views )

After a back and forth over the pluses and minuses of 'shark fin' engine covers, the controversial aerodynamic devices look set to be banned under next year's... read more »

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Formula 1 to drop shark fins for 2018

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Formula 1 will no longer feature full-sized shark fins in 2018, after McLaren opposed a planned retention of the aerodynamic plane for commercial… read more »

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Integrating halo into 2018 Formula 1 designs 'quite difficult'

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says integrating the halo into the 2018 Formula 1 chassis is proving more challenging than dealing with any aerodynamic impact the... read more »

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Kimi Raikkonen 'bored' with not being able to overtake in Brazil

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1870 views )

Kimi Raikkonen says he is getting bored by Formula One's new-for-2017 regulations after struggling to make up positions in the Brazilian Grand Prix. F1 introduced an... read more »

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Brazilian GP: Sauber changes 'many parts' to try to help Wehrlein

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1690 views )

Sauber has changed aerodynamic and suspension parts on Pascal Wehrlein's Formula 1 car for the Brazilian Grand Prix to try to address handling problems in recent races read more »

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Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne says driver error played a role in F1 title failures

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1158 views )

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne says his team's defeat to Mercedes in both Formula One world championships was the result of a combination of technical issues and... read more »

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Mercedes F1 team still debating new aero package - Lewis Hamilton

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1409 views )

Lewis Hamilton says he and the Mercedes Formula 1 team will decide on Thursday evening whether to run the team's latest aerodynamic package during the Japanese Grand Prix... read more »

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Video: How 'dirty air' makes overtaking so hard in F1

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1776 views )

Our 3D animation from Motorsport.tv's weekly programme The Flying Lap visualises the aerodynamic problems that prevent F1 cars from following each other closely on track read more »

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Hamilton considered pre-Q1 spec change

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 957 views )

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he considered moving back to using Mercedes' updated aerodynamic package prior to qualifying in Malaysia, before opting to keep… read more »

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Mercedes explains decision to split aero packages

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 2060 views )

SEPANG, Malaysia -- After struggling for performance during Friday practice, Mercedes opted to run different aerodynamic packages on its two cars during qualifying at the... read more »

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Bottas rues keeping new aero package

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Valtteri Bottas has said he would have swapped to the old aerodynamic set-up if he had another chance at qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix. read more »

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Valtteri Bottas regrets keeping new Mercedes aero package at Sepang

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1303 views )

Valtteri Bottas regrets sticking with the aerodynamic upgrade Mercedes brought for the Malaysian Grand Prix, after qualifying almost seven tenths slower than Formula 1... read more »

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Motorsport TV video animation: Why Formula 1 cars can't overtake

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1880 views )

Formula 1 drivers struggle to overtake thanks to the negative effect the turbulent aerodynamic wake of a car has on the one behind read more »

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Bottas suspects Mercedes' struggles may stem from upgrades

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1880 views )

SEPANG, Malaysia -- Valtteri Bottas suspects new aerodynamic parts may have been the cause of Mercedes' struggles during Friday practice in Malaysia. On a track that was... read more »

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Malaysian GP: McLaren buoyed by chassis upgrade in practice

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1732 views )

McLaren's new Formula 1 aerodynamic upgrade package for the Malaysian Grand Prix encouraged racing director Eric Boullier, as Fernando Alonso finished fifth quickest in... read more »

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Technical experiments on the opening day of the Belgian GP

over 8 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The high-speed nature of Spa and the extra time during the two-week-long working period of the summer break urged and offered the technical group of each team to evaluate the... read more »

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Renault Formula 1 team expects debate over 2018 halo aero fairings

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1679 views )

Renault chassis technical director Nick Chester is expecting debate over how Formula 1 teams fit their own fairings to minimise the aerodynamic implications of the halo cockpit... read more »

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Christian Horner: Windtunnel issues cost Red Bull two months

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1374 views )

Christian Horner believes Formula One's regulation changes and bigger cars for 2017 caused correlation problems with Red Bull's windtunnel which set the team's... read more »

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Nico Rosberg doubts Ferrari can match Mercedes in Formula One development race

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1937 views )

Reigning Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg believes Mercedes will pull clear of Ferrari in the 2017 title battle due to its superior development ability. Ferrari made the... read more »

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Ericsson Expected ‘Bigger Step’ with Aerodynamics Update in Hungary

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1542 views )

Sauber F1 Team's Marcus Ericsson says that the aerodynamic update the team brought just wasn't enough to fight on Sunday read more »

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Aerodynamic fairings will change halo's looks for 2018 F1 season

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1676 views )

Aerodynamic fairings will improve the halo's appearance when it becomes mandatory in Formula 1 in 2018, insists FIA race director Charlie Whiting read more »

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Ericsson Hoping New Aero, Swedish Fans Will Help him to Midfield Battle

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1806 views )

Marcus Ericsson is hoping that Sauber F1 Team's new aerodynamic upgrade will help him to fight in the midfield on Sunday read more »

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Hungary GP: Preview - Sauber

over 8 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1601 views )

Sauber will be introducing the first part of its aerodynamic update, including new bodywork as well as a cooling system on both cars. read more »