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

about 1 year ago

from: F1Technical.net

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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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

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Williams sticks with 2023 Mercedes F1 pull-rod rear suspension

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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As part of a revamp that Mercedes has made to its new W15 challenger, the team has moved to a push-rod configuration on its rear suspension layout.Used to good effect by Red... read more »

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Las Vegas business owners want compensation from F1

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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A number of disgruntled Las Vegas business owners are seeking compensation from Formula 1, citing profit losses caused across 2023 in the build-up to the Las Vegas Grand Prix.... read more »

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Addressing low downforce F1 phenomenon now a priority for McLaren

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 912 views )

The Woking-based squad has made huge gains with its MCL60 this season to emerge as one of the most consistent challengers to Red Bull over the second half of the... read more »

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Las Vegas GP: F1 tech images from the pitlane explained

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 774 views )

Photo by: Erik JuniusAlpine A523 detailA new front wing configuration is available to Alpine in Las Vegas, with a trim made across the span of the upper flaps' trailing... read more »

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Perez proposes reverse grids to combat Sprint criticism

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 605 views )

Sergio Perez has proposed the implementation of reverse grid Sprint races in Formula 1 to combat the continued criticism towards the revised weekend format. Since being... read more »

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F1 discussing potential Sprint format changes for 2024

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 523 views )

Formula 1 is currently discussing with the teams potential changes to the Sprint format for next year that could include switching the places of the two qualifying sessions.... read more »

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Verstappen doubles down on F1 Sprint format criticism

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Max Verstappen has doubled down on wanting Formula 1's Sprint format removed ahead of the configuration returning for the final time in 2023 this weekend in Brazil. The... read more »

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The key questions surrounding F1's Qatar GP tyre drama

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 569 views )

Small separations in its construction, caused by damage sustained from running across the Losail circuit's high kerbs, had triggered concerns about potential failures in... read more »

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Ferrari brings new F1 ca floor to Japan in bid to boost efficiency

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 670 views )

With the team hunting further success after its triumph in Singapore last weekend, it is evaluating a revamped floor configuration at Suzuka. The team says that revisions to... read more »

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Leclerc hopeful Ferrari can replicate Singapore pace in Japan

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Charles Leclerc is hopeful that Ferrari can replicate its race-winning pace from Singapore at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. After securing pole position and... read more »

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F1 aero expert explains crucial rear wing choices for Italian Grand Prix

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 571 views )

Monza - the temple of speed - is one of the most power-sensitive track on the F1 calendar. This means a team needs to optimise its setup to a low drag configuration rather than... read more »

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Haas drivers unsure on ATA qualifying format ahead of Monza trial

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 495 views )

Haas drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen admit they remain unsure about the Alternative Tyre Allocation (ATA) qualifying format that will be trialled again at this... read more »

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Mercedes to debut significant upgrades in Spa

over 2 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 537 views )

Mercedes's latest upgrade has broken cover in Spa as teams are preparing their cars for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. The eight-time world champion team is set... read more »

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FIA wanted Red Bull Ring to install gravel traps to avoid F1 track limits problem

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 758 views )

However, that recommendation made immediately after the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix, was rejected by circuit bosses who elected instead to keep the same configuration of kerbs and... read more »

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Wolff: 'Frightened' Horner's 2026 fears prompted by Red Bull F1 engine concerns

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Horner has voiced worries in both F1 Commission and team principal meetings that grand prix racing's chiefs need to be careful about how the 2026 rules package comes... read more »