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Crazy F1 tech solutions for the Monaco Grand Prix

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1014 views )

The Monaco Grand Prix is an outlier on the Formula 1 calendar, forcing teams to the extreme end of the scale when it comes to piling on downforce levels read more »

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Formula 1's aero flip-flopping is comical says Sebastian Vettel

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1335 views )

Sebastian Vettel finds Formula 1's flip-flopping over aerodynamics "a bit comical" now rulemakers have pushed through a change to reduce downforce levels for 2019 read more »

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Verstappen Claims Increased Grip and Downforce is Turning Corners into Straights

over 6 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 863 views )

Max Verstappen claims that as the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has so many flat-out cornering sections, it's effectively increasing the number of straights on the circuit read more »

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Video: Mercedes' low-downforce F1 tricks

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1132 views )

Motorsport Show investigates how Mercedes makes changes to its rear wing whenever it visits a high-speed F1 circuit. For more: http://bit.ly/motorsportshow read more »

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Brawn: Baku clash highlights need to think through downforce changes

over 6 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 912 views )

Ross Brawn has used the example of the Red Bull duo's Baku clash to highlight the need for downforce under braking not simply when cornering. read more »

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Formula 1: Williams drivers explain why 2018 car is off the pace

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 854 views )

Williams's push to give its Formula 1 car more downforce has eliminated its previous straightline advantage without gaining enough cornering speed, say its drivers read more »

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How Mercedes gains from its unique F1 rear suspension

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1338 views )

Mercedes is the only Formula 1 team to have raised the pickup point of its rear upper wishbone in 2018, a move that improves both the downforce level of the car and the... read more »

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Renault revels 2018 challenger

over 6 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1275 views )

The Renault R.S.18 was unveiled today, marking Renault Sport Formula One Team's third chassis since its return to Formula 1 as a full works' entry in 2016. The... read more »

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T-wing loophole creates new tech battleground for 2018 F1 season

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1382 views )

Formula 1 teams are set to engage in a new design battleground over low T-wings in 2018, as part of a push to regain downforce lost at the rear of cars read more »

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Better Tyres Equals Better Racing Believes Stefan Johansson

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1102 views )

Former McLaren and Ferrari driver Stefan Johansson believes that in order for Formula 1 to improve its racing, they need to change the tyres with better grip and low downforce... read more »

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Gasly Hoping Aggressive Setup will Increase Chances in Brazilian Grand Prix

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1532 views )

Pierre Gasly is hoping that by removing downforce from his car, he'll be able to make use of the Brazilian Grand Prix's long straights for overtaking. read more »

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Japanese Grand Prix strategy guide

over 7 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 855 views )

SUZUKA, Japan -- In terms of lateral loads through the tyres, Suzuka is only matched by Spa-Francorchamps on the F1 calendar. This year those loads are higher than ever, with... read more »

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Red Bull drivers split on downforce levels

over 7 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 961 views )

Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen have taken different set-up directions for the Japanese Grand Prix, as Red Bull looks to put pressure on Mercedes and… read more »

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Daniel Ricciardo: “Overall It Was A Good Morning”

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1189 views )

Daniel Ricciardo says that Red Bull Racing are not as quick down the straights due the amount of downforce placed on the car during practice ahead of this weekend's... read more »

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Red Bull F1 team facing Suzuka downforce set-up dilemma - Ricciardo

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1090 views )

The Red Bull Formula 1 team faces a downforce settings dilemma for the Japanese Grand Prix, reckons Daniel Ricciardo after practice read more »

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Suzuka Lap Record Under Threat in 2017 Conditions - Pirelli

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2196 views )

The lap record at Suzuka is under threat in 2017 thanks to the downforce levels and softer tyres, according to Pirelli's Mario Isola. read more »

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2017 F1 cars 20mph quicker through fastest corners than last year

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 849 views )

Formula 1's fastest corners are up to 22mph faster this season, thanks to the increase in downforce and mechanical grip produced by the 2017 generation of cars read more »

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Wolff: Mercedes weaknesses in DNA of car

over 7 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1211 views )

“Ferrari and Red Bull have shown strong performance on low-speed circuits demanding maximum downforce. We've found life more difficult at those places." read more »

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Mercedes F1 team's upgrades to come after Singapore Grand Prix

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1463 views )

Mercedes is working on developments to improve its high-downforce performance in Formula 1 this year, but Valtteri Bottas does not expect them to be ready for the Singapore... read more »

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Video: Ferrari's high-downforce changes so far in 2017

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1731 views )

Ahead of the Singapore GP, here is how Ferrari's successful high-downforce package evolved from Monaco to Hungary. For more visit... read more »

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Mercedes Need to Address High Downforce Weaknesses - Bottas

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1002 views )

Valtteri Bottas believes Mercedes will need to improve their car's high downforce package if they want to avoid a tricky end to the 2017 Formula 1 season. read more »

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Bottas: Mercedes must make downforce gains

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1156 views )

Valtteri Bottas is still expecting a "tricky season" as work still needs to be done on Mercedes' "maximum-downforce" package. read more »

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Lance Stroll: "It is just simply tough for us this weekend"

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1728 views )

The Canadian was eliminated in the opening segment of qualifying as Williams struggled with a lack of downforce at the Hungaroring. read more »

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Hungary GP: Qualifying notes - Williams

over 7 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1626 views )

The car is not where it should be, and we've got a lot of work to do to come back and compete as we should at these high downforce circuits. read more »

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Technical analysis - Azerbaijan race

over 7 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1073 views )

The Azerbaijan race saw a series of experimentations with various aerodynamic configurations. The Baku race track poses a great challenge for engineers and drivers to find the... read more »