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Latest F1 news about: Aerodynamics

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Tech 101: How does a Formula 1 front wing work?

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1312 views )

The front wing on a Formula 1 car is one of the most important elements that make up the aerodynamics of the car. It is the first aerodynamic part that comes into contact with... read more »

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Horner: RB16 is ‘misbehaving aerodynamically’

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1029 views )

Christian Horner says the 2020 Red Bull's biggest issue is in the aerodynamics department, and that the team are yet to fully understand it. read more »

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Technical Insight: How regulation tweaks slowed Ferrari’s Power Unit

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 985 views )

It’s clear that Ferrari has suffered a major set back on its 2020 car, which is underpowered and underperforming compared to its rivals, going from one of the quickest cars on... read more »

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Video: McLaren Substitute Teacher | Lesson 2 | Motion and Forces

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1299 views )

McLaren Substitute Teacher is back! In lesson 2, Departmental Manager of Aerodynamics Marianne Hinson asks: can an F1 car drive upside down? Learn about one of the most... read more »

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Video: F1's Banned Whacky Wings

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1506 views )

Since the early days of F1, teams have strived to push their cars to the limits by improving their aerodynamics, often by adding new components. But sometimes, these new parts... read more »

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Williams looking forward to ‘fairer fight’ in F1

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 980 views )

Williams has welcomed the sliding scales being introduced to Formula 1 from 2021 relating to aerodynamics and finances. read more »

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F1 Tech: The rise of extreme bargeboard designs

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1518 views )

The aerodynamics of a current F1 car sees a maximum expression of research, development, and extremism, in the flow deviators placed between the front wheels and the sidepods,... read more »

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Video: Can an F1 Car drive upside down? Aerodynamics Explained

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1051 views )

Get the down low on downforce, aerodynamics and drag from Mercedes F1 Technology Director Mike Elliott - and find out whether an F1 car can really drive upside down  read more »

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Mercedes say new car is 'a big step forward' from 2019 edition

over 5 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 1144 views )

Technical director James Allison says the "aggressive" new car has had improvements to the aerodynamics and engine. read more »

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CFD Analysis of 2021 Rules

over 6 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1555 views )

F1technical take a look at the aerodynamics of an F1 car designed to the 2021 regulations as compared to the modified Perrin F1 model used in previous studies. read more »

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McLaren’s head of aerodynamics leaves team

over 6 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 939 views )

McLaren look set for more personnel changes in the winter following the departure of their head of aerodynamics, Guillaume Cattelani. read more »

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McLaren set for reshuffle after F1 head of aero Cattelani leaves

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 964 views )

McLaren is set for a reshuffle of its Formula 1 aero department, Autosport has learned, as its head of aerodynamics Guillaume Cattelani has left the team read more »

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Video: Driving an F1 car for the first time: Behind the Scenes at Tom Gamble's prize McLaren test

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 2058 views )

The 2018 McLaren Autosport BRDC Award winner Tom Gamble drove a Formula 1 car for the first time at Silverstone recently as part of his prize. Gamble has spent the 2019 season... read more »

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Williams aero chief de Beer joins Renault

over 6 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 889 views )

Renault has announced a restructuring of its aerodynamics department ahead of the 2020 season. read more »

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De Beer takes over as head of aerodynamics at Renault

over 6 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 946 views )

De Beer returns to Enstone as part of a reshuffle of Renault's aerodynamic department ahead of the 2020 season. read more »

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Video: McLaren's 1980s F1 innovation every team still uses today

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1534 views )

One area of Formula 1 design where teams push the limits further every year is at the rear of the car, where the 'coke bottle' shape is vital to the aerodynamics. But... read more »

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Video: How F1's 2021 ground effect differs from its fearsome predecessor - Chain Bear explains

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1750 views )

Chain Bear's latest video takes a look at the latest details we've seen from Formula 1 about the plans for its 2021 rules revolution - specifically the return of... read more »

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Alfa Romeo Announces Alessandro Cinelli as New Head of Aerodynamics

over 6 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1885 views )

Alessandro Cinelli will take up the role of Head of Aerodynamics at Alfa Romeo Racing from 19 August, replacing the promoted Jan Monchaux. read more »

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Alfa Romeo tech reshuffle continues with new head of aero

over 6 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 905 views )

Alfa Romeo confirms the appointment of a new head of aerodynamics, continuing its technical reshuffle. read more »

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Ferrari's Alessandro Cinelli moves to lead Alfa Romeo F1 aero team

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1649 views )

Longtime Ferrari man Alessandro Cinelli has been hired as the new head of aerodynamics at the Alfa Romeo Formula 1 team read more »

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Ferrari man joins Alfa Romeo as Head of Aerodynamics

over 6 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1041 views )

Sauber has appointed former Ferrari aerodynamics man, Alessandro Cinelli as the new Head of Aerodynamics at Alfa Romeo. read more »

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Alfa Romeo appoints Monchaux as technical director

over 6 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1317 views )

Sauber Motorsport AG, which operates and manages the Alfa Romeo Racing team in the Formula One World Championship, have announced that Head of Aerodynamics, Jan Monchaux, will... read more »

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Monchaux promoted to technical director at Alfa Romeo

over 6 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1155 views )

Sauber Motorsport AG, which operates and manages the Alfa Romeo F1 team, has announced that head of aerodynamics, Jan Monchaux, will be promoted to the position of Technical... read more »

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FIA reveal 'massive' change to make F1 overtaking 90% easier in 2021

over 6 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1297 views )

The FIA has confirmed that Formula 1 cars in 2021 will once again use 'ground effect' aerodynamics, which it is hoped will improve the chances of overtaking by 90%. read more »

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Video: How a Formula 1 car works: Episode 4 - Diffuser

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1071 views )

Our latest episode explaining the technical features of a Formula 1 car focuses on the increasing importance of the diffuser. Giorgio Piola and Jake Boxall-Legge explain what... read more »