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 »
Latest F1 news about: Arches
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 »