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Red Bull reveals sidepod update in Bahrain F1 test

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 758 views )

The upgrades are not a dramatic philosophy change for Red Bull, as was seen on the Mercedes car during the first day of the test, but rather a refinement of an already visually... read more »

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Mercedes: No fears of legality dispute over F1 sidepods

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 897 views )

The German manufacturer revealed a radical new concept ahead of the start of the Bahrain test, using the Side Impact Structures (SIS) as separate fins to help shrink its... read more »

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F1 pre-season testing kicks off at Barcelona

over 3 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 626 views )

Formula One's new regulations have resulted in an array of vastly different cars, despite even more limitations on bodywork design. Today, those 10 cars start their 6 days... read more »

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FIA ready to be flexible on bendy F1 bodywork checks

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 561 views )

Ahead of the new F1 season, motor racing's governing body is mindful teams could try to make the most of bendy wings or floors to give themselves a performance... read more »

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Picture of AlphaTauri’s 2022 car leaked ahead of launch

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1570 views )

Following on from Red Bull, a picture of AlphaTauri's AT03, or at least the bodywork, has been leaked online. read more »

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Sliders: Compare the McLaren MCL35M and MCL36

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 706 views )

McLaren became the latest team to pull the covers off their 2022 Formula 1 challenger on Friday, with the striking papaya orange and blue combination remaining. With such... read more »

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F1 cars could be all similar by 2023, says Ferrari

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 592 views )

With teams putting the finishing touches to their 2022 challengers, there is some hope that the more restrictive regulations won't make all the designs identical.For... read more »

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Ferrari planning mid-February launch for 2022 car

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 574 views )

Ferrari have confirmed they are planning on unveiling their 2022 challenger, which doesn’t yet have a name, in mid-February. Formula 1 cars will undergo a major overhaul for... read more »

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Red Bull seeing 'ghosts' with rear wing accusations, says Mercedes boss Toto Wolff

over 3 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 947 views )

Toto Wolff says Red Bull is seeing "ghosts" after his rival team principal Christian Horner claimed scuff marks on the rear wing of the Mercedes were linked to... read more »

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F1 teams tell drivers to avoid hitting Qatar kerbs after practice damage

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 914 views )

The most seriously affected driver was Nikita Mazepin, whose Haas chassis was damaged, obliging the Russian to miss FP2 while the spare monocoque was prepared for Saturday.... read more »

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The new F1 brake duct tweaks that show Red Bull is still pushing

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 822 views )

While it's an impressive feat, given the significant regulation changes that arrive next year and against the backdrop of the cost cap, it also shows its commitment level... read more »

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Leclerc: Stroll 'unrealistic' to try move in 'stupid' accident

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1846 views )

Stroll ran into the side of Leclerc's Ferrari in damp conditions at the opening corner after misjudging his braking point, leaving both cars with damage that forced them... read more »

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Mercedes ‘optimistic’ about ‘exciting’ upgrade

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 814 views )

Mercedes are feeling "optimistic" about their chances at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, with updated bodywork set to be on the car next weekend. read more »

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How the bodywork rules shape Formula 1 cars (long read)

over 3 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 633 views )

It has long been said that the FIA are restricting freedoms in the design of F1 cars with ever more restrictive regulations; but how restrictive are the rules, and by what... read more »

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Aston Martin to raise LGBTQ+ awareness in F1

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1146 views )

Aston Martin has announced a new partnership with Racing Pride in order to promote LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion within motorsport. The alliance, to coincide with June's... read more »

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Why F1's flexi wing tricks are a never-ending problem for the FIA

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 998 views )

On the one side are the teams who are constantly trying to push the boundaries of the regulations when it comes to flexible bodywork.Then, fighting them is the FIA which is... read more »

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Alpine's 'body-shamed' airbox an aerodynamic compromise

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1222 views )

Alpine executive director Marcin Budkowski has conceded he is "surprised by the amount of bodywork shaming" the team has received over the distinctive airbox on the A521. read more »

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Podcast: Secrets of a grand prix photographer

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 745 views )

Reigning champion Lewis Hamilton found himself in the gravel at one stage, while Red Bull's RB16B continues to look like a genuine threat to Hamilton and Mercedes'... read more »

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What's behind Alpine's jumbo airbox

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1174 views )

With the modern trend being for teams to try to shrink wrap the bodywork around the power unit components, Alpine's solution is unique and something we were more used to... read more »

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Mercedes reveals tweaked scheme for 2020 finale

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 840 views )

Mercedes has revealed the amended livery scheme that it will run for the remainder of this weekend's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Mercedes has inscribed the... read more »

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Kimi hopes fire caused only bodywork damage

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1107 views )

Kimi Raikkonen hopes that the fire on his Alfa Romeo during FP2 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has caused only "bodywork" damage. read more »

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Apologetic Corberi quits motorsport after Lonato incidents

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1146 views )

Kart racer Luca Corberi has apologised for his actions at an FIA World Karting Championship event in Lonato, Italy, saying that he will never again compete in motorsport.... read more »

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Video: Why F1's Flexi-Wings Were Banned... Kind Of

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1444 views )

If you've ever looked at a Formula 1 car up close, you'll notice that the bodywork isn't as rigid as you may think. Thanks to aeroelasticity, F1 cars since the... read more »

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Belgian GP: Practice team notes - Mercedes

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 626 views )

We've had new power units in both cars today and some updated bodywork. So far that all appears to be working as expected. read more »

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Sainz still battling cooling issues despite new chassis

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 692 views )

Carlos Sainz says McLaren is still trying to understand the cooling issue on his MCL35 as he remained beset by the problem in Spain despite taking on a new chassis. McLaren had... read more »