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Tost reveals AlphaTauri F1 overhaul that prompted turnaround

12 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Retiring AlphaTauri Formula 1 boss Franz Tost has explained how an overhaul of the team's aerodynamics department triggered its turnaround in the 2023 season. After... read more »

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F1 needs more flat-out races like Qatar - Wolff

12 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 566 views )

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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 555 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

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 753 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?"

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 536 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

about 1 year ago

from: Redbull Videos

( 351 views )

F1 car being transported by a helicopter read more »

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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 467 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 465 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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 651 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 544 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

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 392 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 412 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

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 650 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 441 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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 383 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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 452 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

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 317 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 995 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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 572 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 395 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 538 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 592 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

( 784 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

( 721 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

( 653 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 »