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Williams’ aero weakness suspicions confirmed

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Monaco and Spain highlighted what Williams had suspected about the aerodynamic deficiencies of the FW44. read more »

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How F1 teams beat the unique technical challenges of Monaco

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 885 views )

While the new-for-2022 regulations have reduced the teams' ability to bring one-off aerodynamic upgrades to increase downforce as they have done in the past, there were... read more »

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Monaco set to "feel smaller" with 2022 F1 cars

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 564 views )

The wholesale changes to F1's technical rules for the 2022 season returned the championship to a ground-effect-led aerodynamic formula, which means the machines are more... read more »

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Monaco GP: Preview - Williams

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 435 views )

With the new 2022 cars, Monaco is going to be an even greater challenge as it will be necessary to move the car away from the aerodynamic optimum in order to be able to deal... read more »

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Aston Martin compromised on cooling with updated F1 "launch car"

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 941 views )

As part of the huge package of aerodynamic changes, the team had to make decisions on cooling several weeks ago, and it was caught out in part by unexpectedly high temperatures... read more »

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Vettel backs controversial Aston Martin changes despite Q1 exit

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 375 views )

Sebastian Vettel insists he has faith in Aston Martin's controversial new aerodynamic concept despite failing to make it out of Q1 at the Spanish Grand Prix. read more »

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Horner: Pirelli tests can’t turn into development chances

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 567 views )

Christian Horner says the FIA must ensure teams' Pirelli tyre tests "don't turn into aerodynamic or performance development tests". read more »

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Mercedes reveal updates in bid to end shocking start to F1 season

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 409 views )

Mercedes has unveiled a new rear wing in its bid to finally end the aerodynamic woe experienced following the introduction of the wide-sweeping F1 regulations for this year. read more »

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The new F1 floor stay that hints at Alpine's weight-saving push

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 595 views )

Included as part of this was a new floor and beam wing, as the Enstone-based team continues to optimise its aerodynamic package over the first phase of the championship.Most... read more »

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Mercedes lead the way with Imola updates

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 387 views )

Mercedes has detailed a list of updated aerodynamic tweaks ahead of this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. read more »

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How new rules have changed the face of F1's development war

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 705 views )

The scale of these changes meant that F1's traditional development battle is no longer the one-horse race that it's been in recent years. Teams are having to find... read more »

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How Red Bull began its RB18 F1 weight-saving push in Melbourne

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 596 views )

Its 2022 challenger is understood to be one of the heaviest cars on the grid, and part of a raft of updates that are expected over the next few races is believed to include the... read more »

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F1 tech chief Symonds: 2022 cars already feeding into new 2026 concept

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 484 views )

Along with his team of F1 engineers - who have since transferred across to work for the FIA - Symonds was one of the chief architects of the current aerodynamic package, having... read more »

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Hamilton a title "long shot" as Mercedes have "got something wrong" - Hill

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 397 views )

Lewis Hamilton has been declared a "long shot" in this season's F1 title race due to Mercedes taking a wrong turn in its development for the start of the new... read more »

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Mercedes struggle - will it force a three-way F1 title fight with Ferrari and Red Bull this year?

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 344 views )

Mercedes finds itself in the unusual position of playing catch up this season as it has so far failed to adapt to the new aerodynamic regulations as comfortably as Ferrari and... read more »

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Bottas claims overtaking "impossible" without DRS

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 767 views )

Valtteri Bottas has declared overtaking in F1 "impossible" without the use of DRS despite the new aerodynamic regulations designed to encourage closer on-track battles. read more »

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Russell: Finding cure for bouncing will solve most issues

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1139 views )

George Russell says Mercedes is "trying so many different things" to cure the W13's bouncing as it is convinced that will solve most of its current weaknesses.... read more »

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FIA explains laser scanning system for F1 car scrutineering

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 574 views )

Following the move to ground effect cars in the major aerodynamic rules reset the championship has implemented, the governing body has introduced the new scrutineering process... read more »

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Ferrari seeks further clarity over Mercedes F1 mirror concept

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 504 views )

For the final pre-season test in Bahrain, Mercedes completely overhauled its mirror set-up as part of the sidepod revamp of the W13.Rivals questioned what Mercedes had done, as... read more »

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McLaren: F1 partner team limits have to be reviewed

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 447 views )

The subject of so-called "B teams" has a been a recurring topic in F1 in recent years.With the budget cap coming into force and the top teams reined in by the... read more »

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Norris says the 2022 cars are affected by wind

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 418 views )

Lando Norris says the aerodynamic issues that troubled cars in previous years have continued despite the overhaul in regulations. read more »

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Norris: 2022 F1 cars still sensitive to wind

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 399 views )

Norris says that it was a valuable lesson for his McLaren team after the issue wasn't highlighted at the first test of the year in Barcelona.Wind sensitivity has been a... read more »

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F1 "pretty volatile" as teams 'get serious' with innovation

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 599 views )

Ross Brawn has declared the current period in F1 as "pretty volatile" as the teams try and refine their aerodynamic concepts days ahead of the season starting in earnest. read more »

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2022 F1 Bahrain test: Leclerc tops morning session as final test begins

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 512 views )

AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly led the pack out of the pits when the first four-hour session of the three-day event got underway at 10am local time - the Frenchman's car... read more »

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Aston Martin reveals F1 mirror upgrade for Bahrain test

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 793 views )

The new design appears to be influenced by those already seen elsewhere, whereby the outermost mirror stay (red arrow) acts as a flow conditioner that helps to reinforce the... read more »