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What Mercedes' W14 errors tell us about its 2024 F1 car changes

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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A new chassis, new front and rear suspension, new gearbox and honed aerodynamics and sidepods will be the most visual changes to its heavily revised challenger. In Formula 1,... read more »

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Russell: Mercedes' 2024 F1 car won't be as rushed as last year

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Mercedes made a surprise call to continue with its 'zeropod' sidepod design and overall car concept first conceived in 2022's recalcitrant W13 at the start of... read more »

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Wolff: Mercedes 2022 F1 car ‘my biggest mistake in years’

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admits the side's 2022 Formula 1 car is his "biggest mistake in recent years" but defended the decision to retain that concept... read more »

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Allison: ‘Zeropod’ concept not ‘decisive factor’ in Mercedes F1 struggles

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mercedes Technical Director James Allison has denied that the team’s ‘zeropod’ concept was the “decisive factor” in its struggles over the previous two Formula 1 seasons. The... read more »

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Horner was surprised Mercedes retained F1 car concept that "clearly failed"

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Christian Horner has admitted his Red Bull team were "surprised" to see Mercedes initially persist with their F1 car concept that had "clearly failed".  read more »

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Horner: Red Bull ‘surprised’ Mercedes retained ‘failed’ F1 car concept

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner admits the team was “very surprised” when Mercedes’ W14 car initially retained the same concept from 2022 that had “clearly failed”.... read more »

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Leclerc stunned by Hamilton’s observation of Red Bull F1 car

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Charles Leclerc has revealed how he was stunned by observations Lewis Hamilton made about the behaviour of Max Verstappen's Red Bull car at the Mexican Grand Prix. Despite... read more »

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Horner 'very surprised' at huge failed Mercedes decision

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Christian Horner has admitted he was 'very surprised' that Mercedes opted to stick with the same cars concept as the previous season, claiming they 'clearly... read more »

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Mercedes chief addresses controversial F1 design ahead of 2024 car launch

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Mercedes technical director James Allison has denied that the team's zeropod concept was solely to blame for their lack of competitiveness in 2023. read more »

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Horner: Red Bull surprised Mercedes stuck to F1 car concept that "clearly failed"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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After the two squads that fought for the 2021 world titles ended up racing in very different parts of the F1 pecking order at the start of the new ground-effect era, there was... read more »

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Hamilton: Aston's rollercoaster F1 season highlights risk of Red Bull copy

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The seven-time world champion's Mercedes squad knew early on this season that its W14 car was not competitive, and it embarked on a concept overhaul that was in part ready... read more »

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Hamilton performs shock u-turn with new F1 format verdict

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Lewis Hamilton has passionately endorsed the audacious idea of a radical reverse grid concept that may find its place in sprint events - despite saying those behind the idea... read more »

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F1's wheel cover tests to resume next year after teams seek delay

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The FIA has been evaluating ways of adding covers to wheels in rainy conditions to help minimise spray being thrown up, which can severely restrict visibility.Trials of an... read more »

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Bottas: All-new Sauber F1 car concept for 2024 "looks interesting"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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In its last season under the Alfa Romeo name, the Swiss outfit slumped from sixth to ninth in the world championship, scoring only 16 points.Bottas says the team realised that... read more »

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Russell uses rival F1 teams to attack sprint weekends

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Mercedes driver George Russell has said that the 'concept' of reverse grids for Formula 1 sprint races 'won't work'. read more »

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Hamilton initiated ‘big, big talks’ with Mercedes during 2023

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Lewis Hamilton has reiterated that Mercedes failed to apply his advice when assembling its 2023 Formula 1 car, which prompted him to initiate "big, big talks" with... read more »

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Mercedes facing "Mount Everest", admits Wolff

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Fearing that Red Bull will continue to dominate next season, Toto Wolff admits that his team is already under intense pressure as it seeks to radically change the concept of... read more »

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Hamilton: Wolff and Mercedes under "huge" pressure to deliver in F1 2024

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Off the back of a winless campaign for the German manufacturer, the Brackley-based squad is pinning hopes of a revival on an all-new car concept for its 2024 W15 challenger.But... read more »

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McLaren pursues concept behind Red Bull's F1 DRS supremacy

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1071 views )

The Woking-based team has openly acknowledged that aero efficiency has been one of its core weaknesses this year - and this has often manifested itself in a lack of top... read more »

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Red Bull hint at design changes for 2024 F1 car to avoid 'wrong' decision

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Red Bull have hinted at design changes for their 2024 F1 car, believing it would be "wrong" to simply carry over their current concept.  read more »

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Tech expert warns Mercedes about the danger of copying Red Bull's car

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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F1 design legend Gary Anderson has warned that Mercedes could end up with an even worse car if they copy Red Bull without truly understanding the concept. read more »

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Wolff words "pessimistic" as Mercedes tipped to double-down on concept decision

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Toto Wolff's analysis of the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix was "pessimistic" because it may help Mercedes in finalising their concept for next season's car, says... read more »

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F1 team to scrap 2023 design after tough season

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Alfa Romeo have announced that it will abandon its current concept and build a 'completely new car' for the 2024 season. read more »

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Magnussen still "curious" over real tyre gains from Haas F1 upgrade

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Haas introduced a revamp of its VF-23 at the United States Grand Prix that resulted in it becoming the final F1 squad to adopt the downwash sidepod concept that Red Bull has... read more »

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Pirelli to work on new F1 tyres for 2025

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 707 views )

Pirelli accepts it will “have to design a tyre with a different level of degradation” in the coming years of Formula 1, with a new concept to come in 2025 at the earliest.... read more »