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F1TECH: Ferrari shows off high-downforce version of its 'Macarena' rear wing for Hungarian GP

23 hours 1 minute ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Ferrari has unveiled a high-downforce evolution of its innovative 'Macarena' rear wing ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, adapting its rotating rear... read more »

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What we can learn from Mercedes' floor after Russell's Belgian GP retirement

4 days 2 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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The last thing that a Formula 1 aerodynamicist wants is to see their car dangling precariously from a crane - beyond the implication of their driver being rendered unable to... read more »

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F1 Belgian GP upgrades sheet: McLaren to debut updated Mercedes PU and rear-wing

7 days 1 hour ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Here's a look at McLaren's low-downforce rear-wing and all the upgrades the teams have brought for the F1 Belgian GP. The post F1 Belgian GP upgrades sheet: McLaren... read more »

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Bortoleto: F1 hasn't lost its 'magic'; drivers need to "turn the page" on 2026 complaints

9 days 5 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto has suggested that drivers should "turn the page" on their grievances over the 2026 regulations, and is adamant that Formula 1... read more »

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FIA bans Ferrari style exhaust wings in F1 2027

27 days 23 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has officially tightened the 2027 technical regulations to outlaw Ferrari's exhaust wings.Ferrari pioneered the exhaust wing... read more »

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Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Pirelli

about 1 month ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Most teams have retained two sets of C2 from yesterday, a compound that appears particularly effective on cars with greater downforce, albeit with only slightly lower... read more »

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F1TECH: Ferrari bring aerodynamic tweaks to Suzuka as they chase stability

4 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 316 views )

Ferrari arrived at Suzuka for the third round of the 2026 season with a modest but purposeful upgrade package, aimed at sharpening the SF‑26's aerodynamic efficiency and... read more »

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Suzuka transformed as F1 drivers barely brake through the Esses

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 384 views )

The new-generation of Formula 1 cars have changed how Suzuka's first sector is tackled: beyond the reduced downforce, which lowers cornering speeds, drivers now barely... read more »

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Hamilton and Piastri explains how the new regulations might change driving from track to track

5 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 497 views )

Oscar Piastri explained that the biggest shift for 2026 is the way the power unit now dictates car behaviour. In previous seasons, drivers could expect familiar patterns when... read more »

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FIA removes Albert Park Straight Mode zone after drivers raise safety concerns

5 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 418 views )

The FIA has scrapped one of Albert Park’s Straight Mode zones after drivers warned the low-downforce blast towards Turn 9 was too risky. read more »

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Video: F1 Drivers Explain F1

5 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 535 views )

How are F1 cars started? How does ‘qualifying’ work? How are F1 pit stops so quick? Ever wondered about these questions and more? Check out the video to see F1 drivers explain... read more »

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Max Verstappen issues warning as F1 heads into his 'least favourite' era

5 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 623 views )

Max Verstappen admits Formula 1's new 2026 regulations have produced his least enjoyable generation of cars. Pre-season testing in Barcelona and Bahrain offered drivers... read more »

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Oscar Piastri warns 2026 F1 starts could be "a Recipe for disaster"

5 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 632 views )

Oscar Piastri has issued a stark warning about the safety of Formula 1's 2026‑spec cars, arguing that the combination of reduced downforce, complex hybrid systems, and new... read more »

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Antonelli: Younger drivers should benefit from F1 regulation change

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 616 views )

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is confident that Formula 1's more inexperienced drivers will benefit from the 2026 regulation overhaul due to the need to adapt. F1 promises to look... read more »

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What the new F1 rules mean for driver workload: 'An element of subjectivity'

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 479 views )

Almost every driver who has run so far during the Formula 1 shakedown in Barcelona came up with the same line after climbing out of the car: "It's very different from... read more »

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Video: A Closer Look At Active Aero! ?

6 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 384 views )

A closer look at Active Aero in action! On the straights the front and rear wings will open to reduce drag, but in the corners they will close to increase downforce. For more... read more »

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Video: The Road to 2026: Why F1’s New Cars Will Look So Different

7 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 341 views )

Entering into the most radical overhaul of chassis and Power Unit regulations in recent F1 history ? In the fourth and final episode of The Road to 2026 with... read more »

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Wolff explains 2026 F1 cars reaching 400km/h claims

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 479 views )

Back in August, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff suggested 2026 Formula 1 cars would be able to reach 400km/h.F1 is moving to new technical regulations for 2026, with... read more »

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Mercedes quickest of mule cars as Crawford tops Abu Dhabi F1 test

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 486 views )

Two days after the conclusion of the 2025 season, F1 teams switched all focus to 2026's new era. At Yas Marina Circuit, the traditional post-season test had a dual purpose... read more »

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New Mercedes front wing offers first look at F1 2026

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 531 views )

During the post-season test at the Yas Marina Circuit, Formula 1 teams are given nine hours to gather data about Pirelli's 2026 tyres.The test is carried out using mule... read more »

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Inside how Oracle Red Bull Racing uses 1Password to secure F1 data, strategy and performance in real time

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 363 views )

In modern Formula 1, data is as valuable as downforce. Every lap generates millions of data points, all of which must be kept secure as teams push the limits of engineering and... read more »

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Why Pirelli's intriguing downforce simulations can't reveal the F1 2026 pecking order

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 523 views )

With three race weekends to go under the current regulations, the focus of Formula 1 teams has long since shifted to 2026. The performance of all power units remains a major... read more »

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Return of maximum stint length considered for F1 Qatar GP

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 350 views )

Formula 1 teams, the FIA and tyre supplier Pirelli are considering mandating a maximum stint length at the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix to avoid a repeat of 2024's puncture... read more »

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The F1 ride-height puzzle that Ferrari can't solve

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 389 views )

Among the starkest lessons of the 2025 season has been that if you want to win grands prix, you have to adopt extreme solutions - particularly with the way you run the floor,... read more »

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Is Verstappen right that Red Bull had this potential in its F1 car all along?

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 379 views )

Now that Red Bull has passed the high-downforce test in the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, it's clear that its progress over recent weeks hasn't been limited to just... read more »