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Mercedes 2024 F1 car is "amazing" and not an "evil sister" - Hamilton

29 days 11 minutes ago

from: Autosport.com

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For the return of ground effects in 2022, Mercedes pioneered its distinctive size-zero sidepod car concept but concluded its defence of the constructors' title with only... read more »

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How Red Bull's unique F1 cooling approach helped boost its top speed in Jeddah

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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While it lagged behind the super slippery Haas that topped the official speed trap in qualifying, the RB20 was best able to balance its straightline potential with brilliant... read more »

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Seven teams bring updates to F1 Saudi Arabian GP

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Seven of the 10 Formula 1 teams have brought updates to their respective machines for this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with he majority being circuit-specific... read more »

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What we learned about the new F1 car designs in the Bahrain GP

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The changes that Red Bull made to its sidepod and engine cover bodywork for 2024 have grabbed a lot of attention, as the team has redefined the design of this region. However,... read more »

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Bahrain GP: Tech images from the F1 pitlane explained

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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There's nowhere to hide for Formula 1's teams as they gear up for this weekend's track action, which starts a day earlier than usual. Red Bull Racing RB20... read more »

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The cooling tweaks that opened the door for Red Bull's bold F1 sidepods

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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While much of the focus has been on the visuals - and especially the inlet arrangement - what is actually just as fascinating are the changes made internally to allow the shift... read more »

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Red Bull "brave" to change F1 car concept for 2024, says Perez

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Red Bull was the last F1 team to unveil its 2024 challenger last week, with the design featuring several bold ideas - especially around the sidepod and engine cover area.The... read more »

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Red Bull set to unleash more extreme Mercedes-style F1 sidepod

2 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The RB20 has earned comparison to the Mercedes W14 from 2023 courtesy of new engine cover bodywork that features a high waistline, with full-length gulleys running from the... read more »

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The new directions McLaren has found with its evolutionary MCL38

2 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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But, having placed so much emphasis on improvements last year, has McLaren reached the limit of its gains or is there still plenty of potential left in its... read more »

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Tsunoda: AlphaTauri a "dark horse" after transformational F1 upgrades

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Prior to the United States Grand Prix last month, AlphaTauri sat bottom of the teams' standings. It ran seven points adrift of ninth-placed Haas with only five rounds... read more »

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How F1's top teams adapted their cars to Mexico's unique demands

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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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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Haas: Initial verdict is major F1 upgrade hasn't fixed season-long flaw

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The team rented a workshop in Austin leading up to the event to modify its VF-23s to become the final team to converge around the downwash sidepod concept pioneered by Red... read more »

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Alonso: F1 US GP a write off after "painful" qualifying

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The two-time world champion managed just 17th in the Friday shootout to determine the grid for the grand prix on Sunday, while team-mate Lance Stroll pipped only Logan Sargeant... read more »

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Aston Martin "has to do better" amid unreliability and Stroll F1 struggles

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Most drivers clocked 23-26 laps during the first hour of running at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, but Stroll could only complete five tours and team-mate Fernando... read more »

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How Haas rented Austin workshop to fit F1 upgrades after tight Qatar turnaround

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The American team has made big revisions to the sidepod, engine cover bodywork and floor of the VF-23 ahead of the final five races of the current campaign - in the process... read more »

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Aston Martin and AlphaTauri reveal final major 2023 F1 upgrades

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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As Aston Martin bids to retain fourth place in the constructors' standings against the major in-season gains made by McLaren, the AMR23 has been given an updated floor,... read more »

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Haas reveals its major F1 United States Grand Prix update

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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As expected, the sidepod, engine cover bodywork and the floor have all been heavily revised as part of this package in an effort to bring them in line with the aerodynamic... read more »

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Mercedes: ‘Good’ W15 F1 car ‘doubly important’ amid 2025 carry over

6 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mercedes believe that it's "doubly important" that the team builds a “good” Formula 1 car next year because large parts of its W15 will be carried over into 2025... read more »

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Exploring the latest F1 car revamps at AlphaTauri and Alpine

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The new bodywork continues to employ the downwash ramp concept that AlphaTauri has been using since the start of this regulatory era. However, it also blends some concepts seen... read more »

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Red Bull woes nothing to do with FIA directive, says Horner

7 months ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Red Bull's Singapore Grand Prix qualifying woes had nothing to do with a recent move by the governing FIA to tighten the rules on flexible bodywork, team boss Christian... read more »

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F1 teams think FIA had good reason to act on "rubbery nose boxes"

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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As revealed by Autosport earlier this week, the FIA has issued a draft technical directive stating that from the Singapore Grand Prix it is to take a tougher stance on the... read more »

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Why F1's flexi-wing war has triggered the latest clampdown

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The very fact that bodywork cannot be totally rigid means that some flexibility has to be allowed for - and it is this grey area of what that margin is that has been the focus... read more »

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Why Mercedes' F1 sidepod changes are still only a makeshift solution

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The centrepiece to those changes was made to its sidepods, and builds on the conceptual shift taken at the Monaco Grand Prix when it opted to abandon the 'zeropod'... read more »

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Perez: Hamilton "in a bit of a hurry" in Spa F1 sprint clash

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Hamilton tried to pass the Mexican heading into Stavelot, and they made side-to-side contact, with the left front wheel of the Mercedes hitting the Red Bull's sidepod.The... read more »

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Hamilton recalls Senna's "going for a gap" quote after Perez F1 clash

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Mercedes driver also referenced Ayrton Senna's famous quote about no longer being a racing driver if you don't go for a gap.The Turn 15 incident led Perez to... read more »