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What exactly is 'lift and coast'? Mercedes explain

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Much was said about the repeated calls to 'lift and coast' during the Canadian Grand Prix - a phrase that is often heard over the radio at the majority of races.... read more »

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Simscale publishes aero analysis of Perrinn F1 car

over 9 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1573 views )

Having already done a 5-part free workshop earlier this year, Simscale is starting another workshop series, this time enabling people to perform three aerodynamic simulations... read more »

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FIA to introduce stricter 'flexi-wing' tests in Canada

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The FIA is to implement stricter front-wing load tests at the Canadian Grand Prix in a bid to ensure no team is breaking the rules regarding moveable aerodynamic devices. The... read more »

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Tech Bite: Lotus trial new rear-wing endplate in Spain

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1368 views )

Having had a tough year of it in 2014 owing to both an aggressive aero design and poor performance from the Renault power unit, the opening few rounds of 2015 have likely been... read more »

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Refuelling amongst changes agreed for 2017

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1291 views )

A raft of changes have been agreed which will be implemented in 2017 following a meeting between Formula 1 bosses on Thursday at Biggin Hill. The crunch meeting was aimed at... read more »

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Tech Bite: Williams vortex generators and cockpit fin

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1318 views )

Williams decided that rather than implement all of their updates in one large group as soon as they arrived back in Europe, they've chosen to spread them across the next... read more »

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Gutierrez: New Ferrari package is better

over 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 941 views )

Ferrari development driver Esteban Gutierrez believes that, after a little fine-tuning, Ferrari's latest aerodynamic package is an advance over its predecessor. read more »

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McLaren to experiment heavily in test

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1083 views )

McLaren-Honda will use this week's in-season test at Barcelona to assess a raft of new mechanical and aerodynamic parts in a bid to ignite its 2015 Formula 1 season read more »

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Tyres behind modern F1's slow lap times - Toto Wolff

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1536 views )

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says it is the current tyres, not car technology, that makes modern Formula One seem too slow to be the motorsport's premier category. Since the... read more »

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Senior figures warn against radical change in 2017

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1102 views )

Senior Formula 1 figures have warned against radical change in 2017, believing it will only benefit the larger teams capable of spending their way to front. F1's... read more »

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Ricciardo hoping to fight with Williams

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 982 views )

Daniel Ricciardo is hopeful that the upgrade package which Red Bull is introducing for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix will enable the squad to fight with Williams. Red... read more »

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Spanish GP: Preview - Manor

over 9 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 885 views )

Roberto Merhi's home GP debut with Manor sees the British team introduce a small aerodynamic upgrade. read more »

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Nasr expects Sauber to fall down the order in Spain

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1076 views )

Sauber were the surprise of pre-season testing, with much of that potential carrying through to the opening four races of the season, but it might not remain that way according... read more »

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Red Bull: 'We can close gap with aero improvements'

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1874 views )

Red Bull aren't simply waiting for Renault to find extra performance from its hybrid-V6 power unit to help close the gap to leaders Ferrari and Mercedes. The team believe... read more »

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McLaren back on track after losing its way - Prodromou

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1392 views )

McLaren are now heading in the right direction after losing its way over the past few seasons according to chief engineer Peter Prodromou. Whilst the team remain at the back of... read more »

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Mercedes won't mirror Ferrari engine strategy - Lauda

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2165 views )

Mercedes won't follow Ferrari's engine strategy as they believe by doing so, it would compromise them later in the season, according to Niki Lauda. Ferrari have... read more »

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Ricciardo eyes step forward in Spain

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 743 views )

Daniel Ricciardo is hopeful that Red Bull will be able close the gap to the frontrunners once they introduce a major aerodynamic development package in Spain... read more »

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Honda to bring upgraded engine to Spanish GP

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1816 views )

McLaren expect a better weekend in Bahrain and an even better weekend at the following event in Spain, as it's expected Honda will take some big steps forward with its... read more »

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Wind tunnel ban a 'foolish' idea says Ferrari's Allison

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2384 views )

Ferrari's technical director James Allison has called Christian Horner's proposal for a wind tunnel ban "extremely foolish". The Red Bull boss recently... read more »

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Tech Talk: McLaren introduces its own 'S-duct'

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2372 views )

McLaren and Honda's power unit struggles continued in Malaysia, but the team haven't stopped bringing aerodynamic upgrades in an effort to move forward. In Malaysia,... read more »

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Tech Bite: Toro Rosso splits exhaust with rear-wing support

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1440 views )

As part of their large update package for the last pre-season test in Barcelona, Toro Rosso began utilising a new rear-wing centre mounting pylon. Previously the team, like... read more »

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Tech Bite: McLaren's revised turning vanes

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1840 views )

McLaren have a mountain to climb in terms of the problems associated with their Honda powerunit but it seems that they have at least overcome some of their aerodynamic issues.... read more »

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Tech Bite: Red Bull's Australia-spec front-wing

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1974 views )

Red Bull may have been suffering from a lack of driveability in Melbourne, which subsequently led to a rather public spat between themselves and engine partner Renault, but as... read more »

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Pirelli wants future rules decision ahead of tender

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1216 views )

Pirelli has called on the sport to confirm its plans for the 2017 season to ensure it can prepare itself for the upcoming tyre supplier tender process. Formula 1 recently voted... read more »

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Magnussen: 'New McLaren feels completely different'

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1651 views )

McLaren reserve driver Kevin Magnussen says he's impressed by how different the MP4-30 feels compared to the car he raced last season. The Dane stepped in for Fernando... read more »