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

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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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 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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“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 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1594 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 8 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1922 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 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1140 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 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1250 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 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1924 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 8 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1780 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 8 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1250 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 »

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Force India introduces triple T-wing design

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1985 views )

Force India has introduced a triple T-wing design for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, as teams chase as much downforce as possible at the street… read more »

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Pirelli plans extra wet tyre Formula 1 testing using 2015 cars

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1038 views )

Pirelli wants to expand its 2017 tyre-testing programme to conduct additional work on its wet rubber, but will have to use two-year-old Formula 1 cars with significantly less... read more »

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Max Verstappen: "Realistically fifth and sixth is our aim for Sunday"

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1675 views )

Red Bull are struggling with power and downforce in Russia this weekend, and it was not helped by Max Verstappen stopping on track during FP2 with a technical issue on his RB13. read more »

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Daniel Ricciardo's Chinese GP 'came to life' after in-race change

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1697 views )

Daniel Ricciardo says his Red Bull Formula 1 car "came to life" during the Chinese Grand Prix after adding downforce with a front-wing adjustment at his second pitstop read more »

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Daniel Ricciardo: On-board footage reveals Red Bull's gap to Mercedes and Ferrari

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 2155 views )

SHANGHAI, China -- Daniel Ricciardo says the Red Bull's lack of rear downforce is visible when comparing on-board footage of his laps with those of the Ferrari and... read more »

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Ferrari and Mercedes F1 onboards show Red Bull issues - Ricciardo

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1347 views )

Daniel Ricciardo says watching onboard footage from Formula 1 rivals Ferrari and Mercedes has exposed Red Bull's main weakness as a lack of rear downforce read more »

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Valtteri Bottas: New cars require different driving style

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1264 views )

Valtteri Bottas says the new generation of Formula One cars require a different driving style. This year's cars have more downforce and more mechanical grip than their... read more »

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Massa: Overtaking will be 'very difficult' with 2017 cars

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1303 views )

BARCELONA, Spain -- Felipe Massa has predicted overtaking will be "very difficult" with 2017's new cars. Massa completed a huge 168 laps on his first day back in... read more »

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'NaA

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1762 views )

F1's overhaul of the 2017 regulations has strengthened, not weakened, world champions Mercedes, according to the sport's new motorsport chief Ross Brawn. This... read more »

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Barcelona Test Notes 28-02: Renault

over 9 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 895 views )

The downforce is a massive change; it's completely different from last year. read more »

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Fernando Alonso sorry F1 fans had to endure six years of 'horrible' cars

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1877 views )

BARCELONA, Spain -- Fernando Alonso believes Formula One is going back in the right direction with the introduction of new aerodynamic regulations this year. This year will see... read more »

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Hamilton wary of Red Bull ‘downforce’

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1129 views )

Lewis Hamilton believes Red Bull are the "big unknown" in the build-up to this year's championship as the Milton Keynes' team are "amazing at creating... read more »

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Lewis Hamilton raises fresh concerns over 2017 regulations

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1137 views )

On the eve of the launch of Mercedes' new Formula One car, Lewis Hamilton has expressed concerns about the direction F1's new regulations are taking the sport. This... read more »

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Haas boss Guenther Steiner: Early upgrades key to success in 2017

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1025 views )

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner says Formula One's new regulation changes make the early batch of upgrades crucial for any team wanting a successful 2017 season. The new... read more »

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Pirelli: Simulations suggest F1 field will spread out during 2017

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1056 views )

Pirelli believes the Formula 1 field will spread out as the 2017 season goes on based on downforce simulations it has received from each outfit read more »

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Horner: A fascinating season to witness

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1287 views )

Christian Horner is predicting a fascinating season ahead as the new-look Formula 1, with its wider tyres and increased downforce, offers up a "great spectacle for... read more »