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Latest F1 news about: Arches

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F1 eyes diffuser solution to help cure wet weather visibility problem

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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A run of rain-impacted events has highlighted a major problem the current generation of ground effect F1 cars have in throwing up too much spray.Visibility has been... read more »

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Why F1's quest for rain 'spray guards' is so complex

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Unfortunately, the first track running of the prototype wheel arches or 'spray guards', as some are informally calling them, was not an instant success.However, as a... read more »

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F1 drivers welcome FIA's wet weather wheel arch test

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Mercedes and McLaren will take part in a test on the national circuit on 13 July with the Wellington Straight to be artificially soaked to allow the FIA to gather data on the... read more »

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Visibility in the wet is drivers' biggest concern

10 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Ahead of the FIA's testing of wet weather wheel arches, drivers admit that poor visibility in wet conditions remains their biggest concern. read more »

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FIA to try wet weather wheel arches at Silverstone

10 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 438 views )

Following the forthcoming two-day tyre test, Silverstone will see Mercedes and McLaren trial a new wheel arch designed specifically for wet weather. read more »

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FIA to trial wet weather F1 wheel arches in Silverstone test

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 450 views )

The wheel arch or "mudguard" concept emerged after heavy rain meant that the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix ran without any racing laps being completed.The idea is that all... read more »

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FIA reveals more about F1's wet-weather wheel arch plans

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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Motor racing's governing body revealed last month that it was going to start some trials for wheel arches to help in wet-weather races.With the lack of visibility due to... read more »

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F1 to trial fitting cars with wheel arches in wet races to reduce spray problem

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 398 views )

Heavy spray thrown up by the cars during wet running has been a problem in F1 since the era of sophisticated aerodynamics began, but the drivers have suggested the problem has... read more »