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To panic or not to panic? That is the question regarding F1’s 2026 regulations

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The FIA made a splash last Thursday in announcing a draft set of the highly anticipated 2026 Formula 1 chassis and aerodynamic regulations. Sweeping changes aimed at making the... read more »

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Verstappen: Red Bull can solve F1 kerb-riding issue without compromising aero strengths

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Max Verstappen is convinced that Red Bull can cure its long-standing kerb-riding weakness without compromising on the aerodynamic strengths of its Formula 1 car. Red Bull’s... read more »

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FIA cools concerns over 2026 movable F1 aerodynamics

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 925 views )

FIA’s Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis has sought to clarify the functionality of the movable aero systems proposed in the draft 2026 Formula 1 regulations after... read more »

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McLaren faces major low-speed test in F1 Canada GP

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 719 views )

For years McLaren has been struggling with grip in long, low-speed corners - coupled with a lack of aerodynamic efficiency, which dented its top speeds.Its much-heralded... read more »

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Explained: The seven key Ferrari aero upgrades

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 711 views )

An explanation of the seven crucial aerodynamic updates to the Ferrari SF-24 at Imola read more »

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The eight key changes Ferrari has made to its F1 car for Imola

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 566 views )

The team did so to ensure it had enough time if there were teething problems for what is quite a substantial change, not only to the aerodynamic performance of the car but also... read more »

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The real game-changing aspect of McLaren's Miami F1 upgrades

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 771 views )

As the official submission to the FIA about its developments revealed, almost no aerodynamic surface had been left untouched with the full package of changes that had been... read more »

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Miami F1 track layout and tyres make it hard to judge McLaren updates - Norris

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 809 views )

McLaren elected to bring a hefty revamp to its MCL38 for this weekend's Miami race, which featured an overhaul of a number of aerodynamic surfaces aimed at helping lift... read more »

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Hulkenberg's China sprint shows Haas "not completely out" of tyre issues

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 753 views )

Haas has made considerable progress on the issue that blighted its F1 campaign last year, which was caused by a fundamental aerodynamic imbalance that meant the VF-23 could get... read more »

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Video: Aerodynamics in Formula 1 | F1 Explained

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 602 views )

Uncover the aerodynamic secrets that give Formula 1 cars their edge in our F1 Explained series. Learn how downforce, drag reduction, and DRS combine to create the ultimate... read more »

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Haas to bring their first aerodynamic upgrade earlier than planned

about 1 year ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 516 views )

Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed that his team has managed to accelerate the production of several aerodynamic upgrades which will allow the team to introduce the... read more »

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Ferrari's simple F1 design tweak that helped topple Red Bull

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 711 views )

Ferrari introduced a new but simplistic solution in Melbourne, as a winglet could be found mounted either side of the curved exhaust surround and rear wing pillar mounting on... read more »

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F1 Australian GP: Norris fastest in FP1 as Albon brings out red flag

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 629 views )

Fernando Alonso led the pack out of the pits with a large aerodynamic-load measuring device fitted to the front of his Aston Martin and its new front wing, but it was George... read more »

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Mercedes 2024 F1 car is "amazing" and not an "evil sister" - Hamilton

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 663 views )

For the return of ground effects in 2022, Mercedes pioneered its distinctive size-zero sidepod car concept but concluded its defence of the constructors' title with only... read more »

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Norris urges F1 to implement ‘long-term’ fix for bouncing issue

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 841 views )

Lando Norris believes Formula 1’s bouncing phenomenon is not only still a present issue following the emergence of porpoising in 2022 and needs improving ‘”long-term.” When F1... read more »

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Mercedes goes aggressive with rear wing tweak for Saudi Arabia

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 629 views )

The high-speed venue requires a different aerodynamic configuration than last time out in Bahrain, with lower downforce and reduced drag a key aim.In most instances, the... read more »

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Bahrain F1 testing: Tech images from the pitlane explained

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 958 views )

This was a last chance for teams to try new parts and run aerodynamic tests ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which begins on Thursday. Mercedes F1 W15 with sensorsPhoto by:... read more »

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Williams sticks with 2023 Mercedes F1 pull-rod rear suspension

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 938 views )

As part of a revamp that Mercedes has made to its new W15 challenger, the team has moved to a push-rod configuration on its rear suspension layout.Used to good effect by Red... read more »

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F1 aero rakes: Explaining "scaffolding" on cars at Bahrain testing

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 902 views )

F1 cars at preseason testing in Bahrain have aero rakes - odd-looking aerodynamic features read more »

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Norris: McLaren hiding car details due to "game of performance"

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 682 views )

The team launched its new car at Silverstone on Wednesday with no media presence and only issued pictures that appeared to disguise aerodynamic details.Asked why the team was... read more »

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Ferrari rejected Red Bull-style F1 suspension switch for own "innovation"

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 638 views )

As part of a push by Red Bull's rivals to close in on the world champion squad, a deep analysis has gone into the factors that helped make last year's RB20 so... read more »

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Top speed boost and "reassuring" rear end key gains for Mercedes W15 F1 car

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 591 views )

As the covers came off the squad's new challenger at Silverstone on Wednesday, the scale of its design revamp was clear with an all-new chassis and a raft of aerodynamic... read more »

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What is the flow-vis paint and aero rake on an F1 car in testing?

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 971 views )

Formula 1 teams use pre-season testing to extract as much data as possible via various methods - flow-visualisation paint and aerodynamic rakes included. Both play a key role... read more »

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Sauber F1 team joins Red Bull and McLaren in suspension shift

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 653 views )

That choice was made by Red Bull and McLaren when the current regulations were introduced in 2022, and new Sauber technical director James Key was still working at the latter... read more »

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Haas still chasing full answer over F1 car tyre woes

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 867 views )

The American-owned outfit spent much of 2023 trying to get to the bottom of why its VF-23 car was fast in qualifying but would struggle so much to look after its tyres in the... read more »