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Video: Aerodynamics in Formula 1 | F1 Explained

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 643 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

over 2 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 552 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 801 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 808 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 735 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

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 893 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 697 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1014 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1084 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

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1068 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"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 749 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"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 700 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 653 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?

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1113 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 725 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 905 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 »

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Alonso: F1's ground effect cars can be 'confusing'

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 936 views )

The radical overhaul of the technical rules for 2022 shifted the aerodynamic bias, with the underside of the car taking the priority over top surfaces to produce 60% of total... read more »

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Marko warns Red Bull F1 engine ‘has to work’ in 2026

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 634 views )

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has warned that the team’s incoming Red Bull Powertrains engine for the 2026 Formula 1 season simply “has to work.” Red Bull is... read more »

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Magnussen not a "holy cow" who doesn't share Haas F1 struggles

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1117 views )

Haas finished 10th in the 2023 constructors' championship after a difficult season that saw Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg occasionally shine in qualifying but lack... read more »

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Why Ferrari hit a ceiling with its 2023 F1 car development

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 724 views )

Ferrari arrived at the start of 2023 with an evolution of the 2022 car that challenged Red Bull at the start of last season but then faded away.The SF-23 again proved promising... read more »

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McLaren F1 aero restructure ‘fundamental enabler’ of 2023 turnaround

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 759 views )

McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Stella has credited the team’s restructuring of its aerodynamic department as the “fundamental enabler” of its mid-season turnaround in 2023.... read more »

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FIA confident that F1 outwash ‘won’t get much worse’ in 2024

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 731 views )

FIA’s Single Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis believes that the issue of Formula 1cars struggling to follow each other in racing conditions “won’t get much worse” next season.... read more »

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FIA confirms ban on 2026 aerodynamic testing

over 2 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 752 views )

Formula One's governing body, the FIA has formally confirmed that teams have been banned from carrying out aerodynamic and CFD testing on their 2026 F1 cars until 1... read more »

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Vasseur: Japan F1 Ferrari upgrade left Leclerc in "much better shape"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 820 views )

Ferrari brought a new floor to Suzuka in September in a bid to improve its aerodynamic efficiency.The revamp featured changes to the front floor fences, floor edge, mid floor... read more »

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Hamilton 'takes snapshots of every car' and admits intrigue in AlphaTauri floor

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 661 views )

Lewis Hamilton has admitted to keeping a close eye on rival F1 teams' designs and feeding back his discoveries to Mercedes' aerodynamic department.  read more »