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Mercedes reveal incredible new W15 feature

26 days 21 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 343 views )

Mercedes have unveiled an unusual new device on the steering wheel of their W15 car for 2024. read more »

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F1 Explained: What is hans device and how does it work?

2 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 281 views )

The HANS device is a crucial safety system used in F1 to protect the driver from life-threatening injuries. read more »

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Kravitz reveals F1 team's incredible simple device to gain crucial track data

5 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 281 views )

The main discussion during Friday's only practice session for the Qatar Grand Prix weekend revolved around the drivers' attempts to cope with the challenging windy... read more »

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Aston Martin to rework trick F1 "bowtie" winglet after Zandvoort failure

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 332 views )

The small bowtie-shaped device was located under the rear crash structure, in an area that has not previously been exploited by teams, and was designed to work in conjunction... read more »

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Visibility in wet is F1's biggest safety issue, say drivers

9 months ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 411 views )

Racing in rain and spray is now Formula One's biggest safety concern and a trial of a mudguard-style device next week should be fast-tracked onto the cars if it works,... read more »

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British Grand Prix: Formula 1 drivers back trial of device to reduce rain spray

9 months ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 364 views )

Formula 1 drivers are backing a trial of a device aimed at reducing spray in the rain - and said races should not be started if visibility is bad. read more »

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F1 Canadian GP: Bottas tops FP1 before session is cancelled

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 549 views )

Max Verstappen led the pack out of the pits at the start of the one-hour session and he set the first place benchmark at 1m20.154s in his RB19 which was fitted with an... read more »

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F1 Canadian GP opening practice suspended due to CCTV issue

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 494 views )

Max Verstappen led the pack out of the pits at the start of the one-hour session and he set the first-place benchmark at 1m20.154s in his RB19 that was fitted with an... read more »

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Aston Martin seeks permanent F1 DRS solution after lubricant fix in Baku

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 523 views )

Drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll were reckoned to have lost 0.2s on the main straight in Baku during the Friday practice run and both the grand prix and sprint race... read more »

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Alonso: Aston Martin "cannot be 100% sure" of DRS fix

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 419 views )

Alonso and team-mate Lance Stroll had been struggling with the DRS overtaking device all weekend on their new low-drag wing for Baku's long straights.The problem came up... read more »

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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton given medical exemption to race with nose stud

about 1 year ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 785 views )

Lewis Hamilton has been given a medical exemption to race with a new nose stud this year, due to "concerns about disfigurement with frequent attempts at removal of the... read more »

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F1 DRS ban verdict delivered

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 709 views )

GPFans readers have issued their verdict on DRS in a vote on whether to conduct a trial period without the device. read more »

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F1 Italian GP: Leclerc pips Sainz by 0.077s for Ferrari FP1 1-2

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 432 views )

At the start of the one-hour session, Nyck de Vries led the pack out of the pits, running a large aerodynamic measuring device behind the front wheels of Sebastian... read more »

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Szafnauer eating humble pie after British GP chaos

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 454 views )

Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has held his hands up for believing the Halo safety device would have tarnished F1's image when initially introduced after a dramatic... read more »

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F1 halo: What is it? How Mercedes' design "saved two lives" at F1 British GP

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 526 views )

The F1 halo is a safety device, designed by Mercedes and chosen by Formula One instead of Red Bull's alternative idea, which was credited with saving two lives at the... read more »

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F1's halo 'saved two lives' at Silverstone | Drivers hail crash safety

about 1 year ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 618 views )

Carlos Sainz has hailed the halo protection device after a dramatic day at Silverstone, claiming it "saved two lives" following Zhou Guanyu's big crash in the F1... read more »

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Zhou: F1 Halo device saved me during horror British GP crash

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1563 views )

Zhou Guanyu says that Halo cockpit protection device saved his life during the opening lap crash at the British Grand Prix on Sunday. Zhou's car was flipped upside down... read more »

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What is DRS in F1, how does it work and is it automatic?

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 664 views )

The Drag Reduction System (DRS) is a controversial driver-controlled device aimed at aiding overtaking and increasing the chances of wheel-to-wheel racing in Formula 1.The... read more »

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Verstappen delivers verdict on DRS usage

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 904 views )

Max Verstappen has dismissed calls for DRS to be scrapped by F1 and believes he would not have emerged victorious from his battle with Charles Leclerc without the device at the... read more »

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Mercedes engineer honoured for life-saving invention

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 394 views )

Ben Hodgkinson was awarded a BEM after creating a device that would be of significant benefit to the NHS and beyond. read more »

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Pirelli explain their 'Doggy' grip device

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 601 views )

Pirelli have told the full story behind their interesting grip measuring device which has debuted this season. read more »

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How Mercedes revived an old F1 suspension 'trick' to boost speed

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 736 views )

Described as a device to help lower the W12 at high speed, it's worth pointing out that the discussion actually centred on a well known suspension 'trick'... read more »

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What's behind Mercedes' F1 straightline performance gains?

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 846 views )

Having shown excellent straightline speed in recent rounds, particularly at the Turkish Grand Prix, Mercedes came under fire from Red Bull team boss Christian Horner - who... read more »

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Horner discusses Mercedes ‘device’ to lower W12

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 477 views )

Christian Horner is convinced Mercedes are using a special "device" that has increased their straight-line speed. read more »

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Mercedes dismisses Red Bull "noise" on F1 straightline device

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 763 views )

Mercedes' strong straightline speed has been the source of fresh intrigue as the world championship battle between the Brackley team and Red Bull enters the final stages... read more »