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Norris wants to find more pace in qualifying trim

8 days 36 minutes ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Having topped the opening practice session at the Australian Grand Prix, Lando Norris struggled to extract everything from his McLaren in low-fuel configuration in the second... read more »

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Verstappen agrees with FIA president on V10s returning to F1 - but negotiations must be private

13 days 15 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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Max Verstappen has agreed with the FIA president that V10 engines should return to Formula 1, but believes the negotiations must be held behind closed doors.In February,... read more »

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McLaren and Red Bull to experiment with different rear wing configuration in Abu Dhabi

4 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Having dominated the Qatar Grand Prix, Red Bull and McLaren appear to apply a similar approach to the season finale in Abu Dhabi by using two very different rear wing... read more »

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TECH ANALYSIS: Ferrari to run a brave rear wing in Las Vegas

4 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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On the back of a series of impressive results in the last rounds, Ferrari arrived in Las Vegas with a brave rear wing configuration, with the Scuderia appearing to run the... read more »

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Red Bull stuck with wrong rear wing in practice

4 months ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Red Bull found itself stuck with the wrong configuration of rear wing in the first practice sessions for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen can clinch the world title. read more »

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How F1 teams bucked historic trend in fight for victory in Mexico

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 276 views )

The high altitude of Mexico's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Autodromo has always been an outlier, with the thin air impacting downforce choices as well as the need for... read more »

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"Slightly frustrated" Vasseur reveals how much McLaren could have gained with their ...

6 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur claims that McLaren might have gained the crucial last drops of performance with their aggressively-designed rear wing configuration in the... read more »

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FIA requests McLaren to modify rear wing assembly

6 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, McLaren have confirmed that they have completed several changes to their rear wing configuration after a request from the sport's... read more »

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Hamilton wants more performance on long runs

7 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton sounded a positive note after the opening day at Monza, but he still wants to improve his car's performance in high-fuel configuration. read more »

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Russell denies Mercedes’ Spa F1 setback down to new updates

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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George Russell is certain that Mercedes’ setback at Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix is down to circuit characteristics rather than the upgrades it brought this weekend. Mercedes... read more »

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TECHNICAL: Red Bull reverts to pre-Hungary aerodynamic configuration

8 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Having introduced a brand-new aerodynamic package in Hungary a week ago, Red Bull have reverted to their usual sidepod and engine cover arrangement for this weekend's... read more »

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Ferrari ditches Barcelona package and reverts to the Imola configuration for the British Grand Prix

9 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur conceded that Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc will race with the pre-Barcelona aerodynamic configuration at tomorrow's British Grand Prix. read more »

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TECHNICAL: Teams divided in their downforce level with Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull and McLaren ...

9 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 255 views )

The field is very much divided in their choice for the optimal downforce configuration at the British Grand Prix. F1Technical's lead journalist Balazs Szabo analyses... read more »

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Verstappen thinks rear wing choice blighted Spain F1 pole hopes

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 496 views )

Max Verstappen suspects that Red Bull utilising a more loaded wing configuration contributed to him being edged to pole position in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix. Red Bull was... read more »

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Russell: 2026 F1 cars could be ‘sketchy’ at top speed

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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George Russel believes that the 2026 Formula 1 cars could be “sketchy” at top speeds due to their low downforce configuration on the straights. The draft chassis and... read more »

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Technical: Ferrari with the most aggressive, Mercedes with the biggest rear wing in Montreal

10 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 723 views )

The current four top teams, Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes are set to use a medium downforce configuration rear wing at the Canadian Grand Prix, with the... read more »

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F1 Monaco GP: Tech images from the pitlane explained

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 488 views )

Red Bull Racing RB20 technical detailPhoto by: Giorgio PiolaRed Bull has a higher downforce rear wing configuration in Monaco, with a flat leading edge on the mainplane that... read more »

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Why Aston Martin abandoned low-drag Miami F1 rear wing update

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 795 views )

The Silverstone-based squad brought a new lower-drag rear wing to Miami in the hope that a better straightline speed would help it in the fight against its rivals.However,... read more »

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What is really going on with F1's 2026 active aero plans

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 554 views )

Evaluation of 2026 aero ideas had left sim drivers experiencing some weird phenomena - including difficulties in spinning out on the straights under acceleration in... read more »

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Australia to return as F1 season-opener as 2025 calendar revealed

12 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 364 views )

The Formula 1 calendar for 2025 has been revealed with the Australian Grand Prix to return as the first round of the season to open a record-equalling 24-race schedule.... read more »

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Stroll rues ‘wrong’ F1 rear wing choice in Suzuka amid radio rant

12 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 582 views )

Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll rued choosing a “wrong” rear wing configuration that contributed to his rant over his top-speed deficit in Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix. Stroll... read more »

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F1's 2026 active aero plan set for change after alarming simulator findings

12 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 560 views )

As part of the effort to increase car performance to help accommodate the characteristics of the new turbo hybrid engines that feature a 50/50 power split between the internal... read more »

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Why Saudi Arabian GP could deliver one of F1's most "unpleasant" races

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 567 views )

That's the view of Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, but it's echoed by his F1 peers.It all centres on the 3.84-mile street track having an average speed of 155mph, with... read more »

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Mercedes goes aggressive with rear wing tweak for Saudi Arabia

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 486 views )

The high-speed venue requires a different aerodynamic configuration than last time out in Bahrain, with lower downforce and reduced drag a key aim.In most instances, the... read more »

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Williams opt to retain old Mercedes suspension on 2024 F1 car

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 556 views )

The Williams Formula 1 team has continued with its use of a pull-rod rear suspension on its 2024 challenger after deciding to not adopt revisions made by Mercedes. A change of... read more »