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Ferrari believes Red Bull's Saudi F1 downforce choice "merits analysis"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Although there was little to separate the two cars in ultimate laptime at Jeddah last weekend, there were notable differences in how they performed at different sections of the... read more »

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The low-drag F1 wing that helped Red Bull top Bahrain GP speed traps

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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That feat was helped by a revised rear wing configuration brought to Sakhir, which produced less downforce (and therefore drag) than the team had run before.Pictured below, the... read more »

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‘RB18 will never run in the same configuration twice’

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 599 views )

Such is the expected evolution of this year's cars that Christian Horner says the RB18 will "never run in the same configuration twice". read more »

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The McLaren F1 configuration that has helped Sainz shine at Ferrari

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 785 views )

His ability to hit the ground running, and be up there fighting it out alongside teammate Charles Leclerc, has been critical in helping the Maranello squad's battle with... read more »

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Red Bull still needs fix for 'flappy' F1 wing problems

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 755 views )

The squad has faced a run of issues with its medium downforce configuration in the last few grands prix, which have given it headaches throughout practice.TV images have shown... read more »

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Ferrari's latest F1 brake experiments in Brazil

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 882 views )

However, on top of that, it also ran an asymmetric layout in terms of its drum design, for the different challenges posed by the Interlagos circuit.On the right-hand side of... read more »

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Technical Insights: How have Mercedes improved so much compared to Mexico?

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 591 views )

The Mexico circuit is among those tracks that, by configuration, best suit the RB16B on paper. As the season progresses, it has become clear what type of circuit their main... read more »

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F1 opts against DRS use on Zandvoort banking

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 771 views )

F1 chiefs had originally proposed the idea of a banked last turn in a bid to offer a much longer period of full-throttle running than the original configuration allowed.With... read more »

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F1 "can't go back to a Flintstones engine" - Wolff

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 808 views )

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has made clear F1 "can't go back to a Flintstones engine" as talks over the 2025 configuration continue. read more »

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Red Bull baffled by Mercedes F1 engine comments after French GP

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 678 views )

Max Verstappen's victory at Paul Ricard last weekend was helped by the impressive top speed of his car, which assisted him in staving off an attack from Lewis Hamilton in... read more »

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Bottas bucks Mercedes advice while Perez reveals blessing in disguise - GP Fans F1 Recap

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1116 views )

Mercedes technology director Mike Elliott has revealed Valtteri Bottas' flawed high-downforce configuration at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the driver's choice. read more »

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Mercedes - Bottas went against team simulations for Baku set-up

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 589 views )

Mercedes technology director Mike Elliott has revealed Valtteri Bottas' flawed high-downforce configuration at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the driver's choice. read more »

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What is behind McLaren's latest F1 upgrades

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1046 views )

It duly arrived at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix with some new parts to evaluate as it aims to enhance the performance of the MCL35M.The parts were first tested by... read more »

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The aero revamp that Red Bull has unleashed in Portugal

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 675 views )

The changes are especially interesting because rather than focusing on one particular area of the car, as is usually the case when new parts arrive, the changes are extensive... read more »

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Miami Grand Prix joins F1 calendar for 2022 season

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 544 views )

Discussions about holding a race in Miami have been ongoing for years, but on Sunday F1 chiefs finally confirmed that a 10-year deal has been agreed to hold a race around the... read more »

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New aero regulations cost low-rake cars 1s per lap - Aston Martin

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 940 views )

The team formerly known as Racing Point endured a tough first qualifying of the season in Bahrain on Saturday, with Sebastian Vettel left "upset and angry" after... read more »

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McLaren explain rule impact on car philosophy

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 636 views )

McLaren technical director James Key believes it is too early to determine whether the new aerodynamic regulations introduced to Formula 1 this season provide an advantage to... read more »

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AlphaTauri AT02 hits track for shakedown at Imola

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 779 views )

AlphaTauri's AT02 hit the circuit with a revised front-end configuration as part of a filming day at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix venue Imola. AlphaTauri unveiled its AT02... read more »

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Five talking points from a sensational Sakhir Grand Prix

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 604 views )

The Sakhir Grand Prix was one of the most highly anticipated races held in Formula 1 in recent years and the Outer Track configuration did not disappoint. read more »

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Bottas grabs close Sakhir pole ahead of Russell and Verstappen

over 3 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 610 views )

Valtteri Bottas did what was expected by taking pole for the Sakhir Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver faced tough competition on the high-speed Bahrain configuration, with Russel... read more »

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Video: Everything You Need To Know About The Bahrain Outer Circuit

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 848 views )

Formula 1 takes a step into the unknown this weekend in Bahrain when it uses a short outer loop configuration that is unlike anything we’ve seen in grand prix racing for... read more »

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Sakhir could present an opportunity for Ferrari

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 651 views )

Ferrari's Head of Track Engineering, Matteo Togninalli believes this weekend's race on the outer configuration of the Bahrain track could present an opportunity for... read more »

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Mercedes wary of possible Ricciardo F1 Belgian GP challenge

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 651 views )

Mercedes says it needs to keep an eye on Renault's Daniel Ricciardo in the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, with his low-downforce configuration making him a threat on the... read more »

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Mercedes: W11 F1 car design means gearbox troubles "will appear" again

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1212 views )

Mercedes thinks that repeat gearbox problems on its W11 would be inevitable with its current Formula 1 car configuration, after revealing a build-up of electrical noise is... read more »

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Brawn expects interesting races in Austria and Silverstone

over 4 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 727 views )

Despite Spielberg hosting two races on the same track configuration, Formula One's motorsport boss Ross Brawn remains hopeful that the season-opening two grands prix at... read more »