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How F1 teams bucked historic trend in fight for victory in Mexico

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 225 views )

The high altitude of Mexico's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Autodromo has always been an outlier, with the thin air impacting downforce choices as well as the need for... read more »

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Video: The Fastest Place on the F1 Calendar ?‍?

about 1 month ago

from: YouTube.com

( 177 views )

Nowhere on the calendar sees F1 cars travel as quickly as the main straight in Mexico, thanks to a combination of a one-kilometre straight, and the high altitude which reduces... read more »

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How does the thin air affect cars at Mexico?

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 176 views )

With its unique set of circumstances due to its altitude, the Hermanos Rodriguez track poses an enormous challenge for engineers to find the optimal cooling level for F1 cars. read more »

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Sao Paulo Grand Prix: Preview - Haas

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 501 views )

We maybe expected a little bit more from the upgrade, but then it's still a little bit up and down because Austin was a Sprint weekend with not a lot of testing, and... read more »

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Mexican GP: Practice team notes - Haas

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 567 views )

It looks like our heaviest downforce package is just not enough for here, we've struggled in the slower sectors because of the thin air at this altitude. read more »

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Video: Why Do F1 Cars Perform Differently in Mexico?

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 632 views )

High altitude in Mexico City = thinner air. Does this impact how an @F1 car performs and operates. Yes, it certainly does. Allow Riccardo Musconi, our Head of Trackside... read more »

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The updates F1 teams have brought to the Mexico GP

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 355 views )

Most Formula 1 teams have brought a range of circuit specific updates to the Mexico City Grand Prix in an effort to combat the cooling demands required in the high-altitude... read more »

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How Ferrari quietly sorted its core F1 engine reliability problem

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 464 views )

There were two factors at play here: the first that the setup of its power unit, and especially its turbo size, was not ideal for the high-altitude races in Mexico and... read more »

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Mercedes' James Vowles discusses engine cut-outs in Mexico City which caused "small amount of performance loss for both drivers"

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1080 views )

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both suffered minor engine cut-outs throughout the Mexican Grand Prix weekend due to high altitude. read more »

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Mercedes not expecting to be as competitive in Brazil compared to Mexico

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 636 views )

Ferrari clearly lost form last weekend as the Italian team made compromises to ensure reliability at the high altitude track, leaving Mercedes clear to take the fight to Red... read more »

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Video: Racing At Altitude, Strategy Splitting, Podiums & More! | 2022 Mexican GP Akkodis F1 Race Debrief

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 740 views )

'We are getting closer and closer. We have moved forward.' Motorsports Strategy Director James Vowles (JV) joins us this week to review the Mexico Grand Prix in our... read more »

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Sainz relieved to complete F1 Mexican GP after Japan, US first-lap exits

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 889 views )

However the Spaniard was left frustrated by a lack of pace after he drove a lonely race from fifth on the grid to fifth at the flag, finishing 58 seconds behind winner Max... read more »

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How F1 teams reacted to Mexico's high-altitude headaches

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 732 views )

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

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"Difficult to drive" Ferrari losing F1 performance in Mexico altitude - Sainz

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 688 views )

Relative to the Red Bull Racing and Mercedes cars, Ferrari came off third-best during qualifying at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez as Sainz could only claim fifth for... read more »

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Leclerc fears "nightmare" Mexican GP after Ferrari F1 qualifying woes

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 726 views )

Both Leclerc and team-mate Carlos Sainz have experienced a lack of power at the high-altitude circuit, with some rivals suspecting that the team may have detuned its power... read more »

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Mexico City GP: Qualifying team notes - AlphaTauri

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 497 views )

We know in Mexico that altitude is a real challenge for all the car's systems, so tomorrow we will try to do our best to maximise the possibilities available to get some... read more »

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Video: How Does Altitude Affect F1 Cars in Mexico? | F1 TV Tech Talk | Crypto.com

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 943 views )

The wings in Mexico City are huge - but so are the speeds! Sam Collins takes a look at how low air pressure at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez gives teams a unique opportunity... read more »

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F1 teams bring tech updates to manage Mexico's high-altitude challenge

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 655 views )

With the 2022 season winding to a close and the majority of teams now fully focused on developments for next year, few are bringing many new parts to races.But there has been a... read more »

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Video: Weekend Warm-Up | 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 533 views )

We're set for a high altitude, high octane weekend in Mexico City! The crew have you covered for everything you need to know ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix! For more... read more »

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2022 F1 Mexico City GP: start time, TV schedule and live streams

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 700 views )

Formula 1 returns to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriquez for the 20th round of the 2022 Formula 1 season, as the host of the Mexico City Grand Prix. The track, which is unique due... read more »

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Mexican GP: Preview - Ferrari

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 791 views )

The air density reduction due to the high altitude is one of the biggest challenges of the season. read more »

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Mexican GP: Preview - Alfa Romeo

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 458 views )

Mexico will be, as usual, a challenging race due to the altitude and the peculiarities of the track, so we must be at our very best to avoid making mistakes. We know our cars... read more »

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Latest Austrian GP F1 updates revealed

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 839 views )

At a track where historically the Milton Keynes-based operation has shone strongly, it has elected to bring both aerodynamic and cooling tweaks to its RB18.The most visually... read more »

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Video: INSIDER: How F1 teams keep their cars reliable | #IAMSTORIES

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1237 views )

From high altitude to aggressive kerbs, F1 cars are pushed to the limits in Mexico City. Join Reliability Engineer & Senior Composite Designer, Susie, to discover how the... read more »

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Brawn: Mexico GP shows why 2022 rule change is necessary

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 579 views )

Formula 1 Director of Motorsport Ross Brawn believes last weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix highlighted the need for the new-for-2022 technical regulations. The hot conditions,... read more »