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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

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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

( 416 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

( 508 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

( 348 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

( 1047 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

( 625 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

( 445 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

( 591 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

( 644 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

( 836 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

( 771 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

( 709 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

( 1372 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 »

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Video: Measuring the Unmeasurable | Beyond the Visible: Episode 4 | Alfa Romeo F1 Team

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1428 views )

“Beyond the Visible” is back, bringing you another glimpse behind the scenes of our team and unveiling the secrets of the most complex sport on the planet – Formula One. The... read more »

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Ferrari aerodynamics chief OUT as Bahrain fallout continues

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 733 views )

Ferrari's aerodynamics chief David Sanchez has reportedly resigned following the team's disappointing start to the 2023 F1 season. read more »

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Vowles: New F1 technical structure priority for Williams

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 714 views )

Technical director Francois-Xavier Demaison and head of aerodynamics Dave Wheater both left the team in December, in parallel with the departure of former team principal Jost... read more »

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F1 porpoising: What is it and is it still a problem?

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 560 views )

When F1 made the radical switch to ground effect aerodynamics for last season, an unwanted issue became apparent. read more »

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Mercedes tech boss not convinced new rules have made F1 racing better

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 578 views )

F1 underwent a rules revolution at the start of last year, as the return of ground effect aerodynamics were aimed at allowing cars to follow each other better and therefore... read more »

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Why F1 considered reintroducing 'fan car' aerodynamics for 2026

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 550 views )

Firstly, it showed that F1's Liberty Media era is not afraid to think outside the box, and has ruled nothing out, when it comes to ensuring that grand prix cars are as... read more »

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F1 sights active aero as plan to improve racing for 2026

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 431 views )

Formula 1 is drafting plans to include active aerodynamics in the 2026 technical regulations. The idea will make up for downforce lost when behind another car with the hopes... read more »

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Why Alpine felt risk of extreme F1 engine push was worth it

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 817 views )

On the positive side, its revamped Renault E-Tech RE22 power unit locked in both a decent step forward in horsepower, but also a compact design that helped with packaging of... read more »

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Ferrari set to hit weight targets with F1 2023 car

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 623 views )

As part of an optimisation process conducted over the winter, Ferrari has targeted key areas of improvement that it thinks can lift it chances for the new season.The first is... read more »

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FIA dismisses Vettel's claims that F1 2022 rules were a lot of work for little gain

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1105 views )

F1's radical car overhaul for 2022 to reintroduce ground effect aerodynamics was meant to create closer racing.But four-time champion Vettel remarked at the end of the... read more »

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Aston Martin 2023 F1 car will have "significant differences"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 794 views )

The new model is the first to have been developed under former Red Bull man Fallows, who started work at the Silverstone outfit in April, and head of aerodynamics Eric Blandin,... read more »

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F1 to consider 2026 active aerodynamics "tricks" - Brawn

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 627 views )

Outgoing F1 managing director, motorsport Ross Brawn has revealed the sport is considering the use of active aerodynamics to further spice up the racing. read more »