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F1 needs more flat-out races like Qatar - Wolff

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Drivers have increasingly complained about needing to manage overheating from the Pirelli tyres, with the rubber prone to thermal degradation, which forces them to back off in... read more »

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How F1's impending engine revamp puts new emphasis on electrical power

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 435 views )

With a freeze on power units until new rules arrive in 2026 and its emphasis on aerodynamics, Formula 1 is almost the exact inverse of the electric series I've raced in... read more »

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Video: The Quest For A Flawless Floor | Albert Fabrega F1 TV Tech Talk Demo | crypto.com

6 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 653 views )

Floors play a crucial role in the aerodynamics and speed of all modern F1 cars as Albert Fabrega explains with the aid of his trusty and imaginative props. For more F1® videos,... read more »

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F1 champion's Mercedes 'anxiety': "Is the aero department missing a trick?"

6 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 432 views )

Damon Hill has questioned whether Mercedes' aerodynamics department is "missing a trick" as the team looks to close the gap to runaway F1 champions Red Bull. read more »

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Video: Aerodynamics Testing

6 months ago

from: Redbull Videos

( 292 views )

F1 car being transported by a helicopter read more »

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Wolff: Elliot departure has "no correlation" with Mercedes F1 performance

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 340 views )

Earlier this week Mercedes announced Elliot would be stepping down from his CTO role, seven months after swapping positions with technical director James Allison.Elliott, who... read more »

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How F1's top teams adapted their cars to Mexico's unique demands

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 352 views )

At 2285m above sea-level, the rarified air creates a significant challenge in respect of the car's aerodynamics, cooling requirements and the performance envelope of the... read more »

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Mercedes’ Chief Technical Officer Elliott quits team

6 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 522 views )

Mercedes' Chief Technical Officer Mike Elliott has left the team after more than a decade in senior positions. Mercedes announced on Tuesday that Elliott, who joined from... read more »

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Mercedes chief technical officer Mike Elliott departs F1 team

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 437 views )

Elliott, who originally joined the squad in 2012 as head of aerodynamics after spells with McLaren and Renault/Lotus, has played an instrumental part in the success that... read more »

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Video: My Job in F1: Ola | Aerodynamics

6 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 289 views )

One of the most important roles in F1, Aerodynamics. ? Ola works closely on the front wing element of the car pushing the limits of physics to find that perfect balance between... read more »

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Mercedes: Strong F1 start even more important in 2024 before new rules focus

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 319 views )

For 2024, Mercedes has confirmed that it will move away from its 'size-zero' sidepods architecture to bring a new car concept after struggling to keep the... read more »

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Video: Going With The Flow: Understanding F1 Aerodynamics | Tech Talk | Crypto.com

7 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 319 views )

Laura Winter is joined by our resident technical expert Albert Fabrega who demonstrates how the teams use different techniques and devices in the quest for aerodynamic... read more »

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F1 could ditch 18-inch wheels for 2026 in bid to drop car weight

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 344 views )

F1 chiefs have been clear for a while now that one must-do element of new rules for 2026 is dropping car weight. While work continues on the all-new active aerodynamics that... read more »

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Mercedes explain why it will bring further upgrades to W14 F1 car

7 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 318 views )

Mercedes has explained why it will continue to bring further upgrades to its 2023 Formula 1 car despite admitting it plans to press ahead with a concept change for next year.... read more »

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F1 drivers divided over ‘stiff’ current generation cars

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 349 views )

Drivers have been left divided over the stiff nature of the current generation of Formula 1 cars, with some raising concerns over the long-term health implications since the... read more »

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Video: The Airbenders | #GetCloser, Episode 4 | Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake

8 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 244 views )

Development in #F1 never stops. Having the right tools for the job is only half the battle when competing against our rivals. With new upgrades being brought to every race,... read more »

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McLaren expects "competitive ideas" from F1 technical leadership overhaul

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 897 views )

Following the winter departure of team boss Andreas Seidl, who moved to become CEO at Sauber, Stella and McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown completed a major review of the heritage... read more »

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'Everybody wants it' - FIA president calls for lighter cars

11 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 478 views )

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has called for cars to become lighter when the next set of technical regulations come around in 2026. In a major shake-up to Formula 1's... read more »

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F1 teams will be "all over" Red Bull floor photographs - Mercedes

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 289 views )

Sergio Perez crashed out of qualifying at Sainte Devote and, due to the tight confines of the principality street circuit, his RB19 was hoisted out of the way - allowing... read more »

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Wolff jokes Monaco crane operator 'from Cirque du Soleil' after F1 floor reveal

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 427 views )

Hamilton hit the barriers late in final practice on Saturday to trigger a red flag. As his W14 was recovered, it was raised several storeys high to allow photographers to... read more »

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AlphaTauri says new F1 floor for Imola will be a "significant" step

12 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 487 views )

A difficult start to the 2023 season for the Faenza outfit was followed by critical comments from team boss Franz Tost and the sudden departure of head of aerodynamics Dickon... read more »

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Brown: Seidl departure helped with "aggressive" F1 technical review at McLaren

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 669 views )

After the Saudi Arabian GP, the team announced that technical director James Key had left and that a new arrangement had been put in place headed by three technical directors,... read more »

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Norris backs tough choices McLaren had to make

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 417 views )

A review conducted by team principal Andrea Stella at the request of CEO Zak Brown has led to the departure of erstwhile McLaren technical director James Key.The team is... read more »

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Stella: New McLaren technical structure will "unleash" potential

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 346 views )

Erstwhile technical director James Key has departed McLaren, leaving a three-pronged new arrangement headed by three technical directors, namely Peter Prodromou (aerodynamics),... read more »

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How Fallows has fostered an "Aston Martin way" to boost F1 team

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1219 views )

Fallows was recruited from Red Bull Racing, where he had been one of Adrian Newey's key lieutenants for many years, and began work at the Silverstone team in... read more »