Change mode menu

Latest F1 news about: Downforce

9

Vettel suggests 'downforce hole' could be cause of 'weird' spins

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 823 views )

Sebastian Vettel thinks there is a technical reason being the cause of his recent succession of "weird" spins.  read more »

1

Sebastian Vettel: Ferrari downforce 'hole' may cause 'weird' spins

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 894 views )

Sebastian Vettel thinks the downforce "hole" left by rivals' Formula 1 cars in battle could be a factor in explaining his series of "weird" spins this year read more »

2

Kimi ‘lost a lot of downforce’ in Max incident

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 627 views )

Kimi Raikkonen has admitted that the incident between himself and Max Verstappen on the first lap led to him losing downforce. read more »

29

Romain Grosjean: Suzuka “not an easy track to set up the car” for

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 628 views )

Suzuka may be a firm favourite amongst drivers, but it can be difficult to get the balance of downforce right for. read more »

6

The Ground Effect

over 5 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1047 views )

The means of generating downforce in F1 is broadly unchanged since the Lotus 78 - a car which is now over 40 years old - namely a front wing, a downforce producing underbody,... read more »

1

How the top F1 teams' wheelbase and rake compares in 2018

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2704 views )

This weekend's Singapore Grand Prix marks the return of the proper downforce battle in Formula 1 after the low-drag challenges of Spa and Monza read more »

1

How Formula 1's top teams tackled Monza tech headaches

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1300 views )

Monza's long flat-out straights force Formula 1 teams to think more about drag levels and trimming downforce at the Italian Grand Prix than elsewhere read more »

15

Drivers urge Sauber to improve low-downforce package

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 681 views )

Drivers urge Sauber to improve low-downforce package read more »

6

Vettel leads the way FP1 Spa-Francorchamp

over 5 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 681 views )

After the annual summer break, the F1 circus lands on the circuit of Spa Francorchamp, a medium downforce track with 70% of the lap on the throttle. And thus free practice one... read more »

29

‘Compromise Between Higher And Lower Downforce’ is ‘More Difficult’ at Spa – Pilbeam

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 739 views )

Renault Sport Formula One Team's Ciaron Pilbeam feels Spa is on the toughest tracks to set a car up at ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix read more »

18

Video: First Look At The 2019 F1 Front Wing Designs

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1132 views )

We take a quick look at the 2019 front wing designs from Williams, Force India and Red Bull. All teams have been testing a simplified front wing design to help aid overtaking... read more »

1

How F1 teams chased 'dirty downforce' gains in Hungarian GP

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1167 views )

The Hungaroring is a challenge for Formula 1 drivers and engineers alike, and is often likened to Monaco but without the walls read more »

9

Vandoorne swaps chassis for Hungarian GP

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 830 views )

In a bid to remedy his long-running downforce issues, Stoffel Vandoorne swaps chassis for this weekend's race in Hungary. read more »

1

How a non-performance aero change helped Williams's F1 car

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1199 views )

At the German Grand Prix, Williams took a step forward with its so-far troublesome FW41 thanks to a new front wing that wasn't about adding downforce or increasing top speed read more »

5

Alonso tells McLaren to investigate Vandoorne's car

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1162 views )

Fernando Alonso has called on McLaren to investigate the downforce issues that appear to be affecting his teammate's car only. read more »

15

Stoffel Vandoorne 'hasn't forgotten how to drive' amid downforce loss

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 848 views )

Stoffel Vandoorne 'hasn't forgotten how to drive' amid downforce loss read more »

1

Alonso: Data shows 'clear' downforce loss on Vandoorne's McLaren

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1038 views )

Fernando Alonso says his McLaren team needs to conduct a "deep investigation" into the "clear" lack of downforce affecting his Formula 1 team-mate Stoffel... read more »

1

Fernando Alonso: 2018 F1 rule changes hurt McLaren

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 599 views )

Fernando Alonso believes McLaren lost out to Formula 1 rule changes over the winter that cost the team downforce it has been unable to recover read more »

1

McLaren admits its 2018 Formula 1 car has less downforce than 2017

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 616 views )

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has admitted the team's 2018 Formula 1 car has less downforce than last year's machine read more »

5

Kubica: Downforce is the medicine to cure FW41

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 879 views )

At the end of a busy session spent evaluating various new aero parts, Robert Kubica concluded that the big issue facing Williams contender, the FW41, is the lack of downforce. read more »

9

Mercedes: Bottas lost five percent downforce in France 

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 671 views )

Mercedes data has revealed Valtteri Bottas lost around five percent downforce from his F1 car during the French Grand Prix.  read more »

29

Daniel Ricciardo: "We were definitely quicker than fourth place"

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1290 views )

The Australian was forced to settle for fourth in France after debris caused damage to his front wing that left him compromised with downforce and tyre life. read more »

29

Downforce Levels leave Ricciardo Frustrated after Qualifying at Paul Ricard

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 711 views )

Daniel Ricciardo was left to run with higher downforce levels than his team-mate Max Verstappen in Qualifying for the French Grand Prix thanks to the rain that affected final... read more »

3

Max Verstappen comes out on top as Red Bull split setups

over 5 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 843 views )

Daniel Ricciardo believes his high-downforce setup in French Grand Prix qualifying contributed to the 0.190s gap he had to teammate Max Verstappen, who opted for a... read more »

9

Red Bull duo frustrated as F1 downforce gamble proves not enough 

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 803 views )

Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo were limited to third and fourth on the French Grand Prix F1 grid, despite running on alternative downforce strategies... read more »