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Norris having "lots" of back issues with current F1 cars

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 832 views )

The current generation of cars must be run very low to the ground and be very stiffly sprung for the underfloor venturi tunnels and floor edges to generate the best downforce... read more »

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Aston Martin using 2024 F1 car findings to upgrade 2023 machine

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 833 views )

The FIA cost cap and Aerodynamic Testing Restrictions that limit wind tunnel and CFD hours pushes teams to start early on the development of a new car rather than immediately... read more »

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Ferrari: "Crystal clear" 2023 flaws will lead to "brand new" 2024 F1 car

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 859 views )

Ferrari built a 2023 car which has on occasion excelled in qualifying, but has otherwise been very inconsistent over race distances and across grand prix weekends.That lack of... read more »

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Sainz: Red Bull deserves dominance, F1 shouldn't step in

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 682 views )

Red Bull has written history in 2023 by winning the first 12 races in a row, extending its streak of consecutive wins to 13.The reigning world drivers' and... read more »

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Aston Martin confirm F1 upgrades for Dutch GP

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 650 views )

Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows has confirmed that the side has brought aerodynamic upgrades to this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix. The Silverstone side began the... read more »

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How the downwash solution ended up winning F1's sidepod war

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 911 views )

However, despite some clearly more prescriptive regulations, there were distinct differences between each machine, with the sidepods, in particular, offering a wide variety of... read more »

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Williams "would have bitten your arm off" for seventh in F1 2023 standings

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 831 views )

Williams looked set for another difficult campaign as incoming team principal James Vowles embarked on a huge rebuild of the long-time backmarker.PLUS: How Williams' new... read more »

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Mercedes chief admits team fell into 'trap' as struggles continue

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 856 views )

Mercedes chief technical officer Mike Elliott has admitted the team fell into a regulations 'trap' as they desperately search for aerodynamic balance. read more »

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The 'trap' Mercedes fell into with F1's new regulations

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 799 views )

Mercedes fell into a "trap" with F1's new aerodynamic regulations, chief technical officer Mike Elliott has admitted.  read more »

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Why McLaren F1 didn't address its high drag problem sooner

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1025 views )

McLaren started the season off the pace with a car that was both lacking overall downforce and suffering from a lack of aerodynamic efficiency, meaning it creates too much drag... read more »

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Glock's Mercedes concern: "Takes a lot of time to solve this"

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 870 views )

Timo Glock is concerned by the length of time it is taking Mercedes to get on top of F1's new aerodynamic regulations.  read more »

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Piastri reveals impossible F1 aerodynamic challenge

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1004 views )

In a recently-released video from McLaren, Oscar Piastri explains the difference between oversteer and understeer and shares that experiencing a perfectly balanced car at... read more »

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Stella defends F1 rules: Low-drag tracks are now a problem

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 794 views )

To help reduce the dirty air produced and allow cars to follow one another more closely, the design rulebook was reset for 2022 to move to ground-effects and away from complex... read more »

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Russell: Mercedes taking inspiration from "glory years" for 2024 F1 car

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 908 views )

Between 2014-21 the Brackley team won the constructors' title eight times and took seven drivers' titles between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.Its form took a dive... read more »

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McLaren busts Belgian GP myth and warns F1 struggles may return

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 860 views )

The first and second stages of a three-step upgrade to change "pretty much every single aerodynamic part on the car" appears to have turned around McLaren's poor... read more »

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McLaren rubbishes claims F1 upgrades worth one second

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 723 views )

At the recent Austrian and British Grands Prix, McLaren introduced the first two stages of a pivotal three-step update that will mean "pretty much every aerodynamic part... read more »

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Mercedes admit to lacking "really good grasp" of new F1 aero regs

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 929 views )

Mercedes are still lacking a "really good grasp" of F1's new era of aerodynamic regulations, according to Andrew Shovlin. read more »

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McLaren delays Hungary F1 upgrade package

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 864 views )

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella stated that "pretty much every single aerodynamic part" on the MCL60 machine will change as part of a three-stage development... read more »

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McLaren's big upgrades could now lead Red Bull challenge F1 aero expert reveals

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 919 views )

McLaren's Triple Aero upgrade over Austria, Silverstone and Hungary has almost changed every aerodynamic part of the car, front to rear. read more »

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British GP: Preview - Williams

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 699 views )

Both drivers continue with the same basic package as they raced last weekend at the Red Bull Ring, but they will each have a new aerodynamic item to look at in FP1 as part of... read more »

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Leclerc: Ferrari still has high-speed weakness despite Austria F1 podium

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 811 views )

Ferrari brought another incremental upgrade to the Red Bull Ring with a revised floor and front wing.The update was designed not only to add aerodynamic load but also make the... read more »

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Horner: Red Bull restrictions "would have been disastrous" with troubled 2023 F1 car

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 931 views )

Red Bull was hit with a 70% allowance of wind tunnel and CFD time as part of F1's Aerodynamic Testing Restrictions, a table which awards less development time the better a... read more »

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Aston Martin expect to be closer to Red Bull with new DRS system

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 630 views )

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack says the team's data from Canada shows their new aerodynamic package could have a major impact on their pace going forward. read more »

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Red Bull names biggest strength of 2023 RB19 F1 car

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 813 views )

Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache says the greatest strength of Red Bull's 2023 Formula 1 car is its aerodynamic efficiency.    The RB19 – an evolution of the... read more »

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McLaren's triple header F1 update to change almost "every single aerodynamic part"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 956 views )

From the launch of the MCL60, new team principal Andrea Stella played down expectations and stressed the need to be "realistic" after off-season development targets... read more »