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

11 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 385 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

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 415 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 473 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

about 1 year ago

from: EspnF1.com

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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

about 1 year ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 451 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 639 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 592 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 629 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 546 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

( 1175 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

( 799 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 525 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

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 540 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

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 642 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

over 2 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 762 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

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1648 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?

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 746 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

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 993 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

( 636 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 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 692 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 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 865 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 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 952 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 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 541 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 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 871 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 »

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Hamilton saved by science not luck in Monza crash, says halo university director

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 780 views )

F1 title rivals Hamilton and Verstappen clashed while battling for position during Sunday's Italian Grand Prix, resulting in Verstappen's Red Bull car flying over the... read more »