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AlphaTauri: New Milton Keynes F1 facilities ‘extremely important’

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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AlphaTauri Formula 1 CEO Peter Bayer has said the Faenza-based outfit’s UK expansion to new facilities in Milton Keynes will be “extremely important for the team’s progress.... read more »

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AlphaTauri's Milton Keynes shift critical to its F1 success, says Bayer

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The soon-to-be-renamed team has long had an aerodynamics department in Bicester, but as part of its ongoing expansion, its British base will be moved to Milton Keynes, close to... read more »

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What Mercedes' W14 errors tell us about its 2024 F1 car changes

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 986 views )

A new chassis, new front and rear suspension, new gearbox and honed aerodynamics and sidepods will be the most visual changes to its heavily revised challenger. In Formula 1,... read more »

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Newey disagrees with Verstappen about huge change to F1 cars

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 751 views )

In the upcoming 2026 reset of Formula 1, a significant emphasis will be placed on active aerodynamics, a shift that has triggered apprehension from drivers like Max Verstappen... read more »

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Tost reveals AlphaTauri F1 overhaul that prompted turnaround

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 833 views )

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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 953 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1179 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

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1242 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?"

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 837 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

over 2 years ago

from: Redbull Videos

( 580 views )

F1 car being transported by a helicopter read more »

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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1120 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 899 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

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 871 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

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 712 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 700 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

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1022 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 940 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

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 590 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

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 899 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

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 544 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1515 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

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 861 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

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 726 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

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 953 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 »