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Gasly Hoping Aggressive Setup will Increase Chances in Brazilian Grand Prix

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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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 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1120 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 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1118 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 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1348 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 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1276 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 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2369 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 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1057 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 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1446 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 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1646 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

( 1983 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

( 1183 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

( 1292 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

( 1979 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

( 1811 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 9 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1323 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 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 2033 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 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1069 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 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1738 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

( 1755 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

( 2230 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

( 1394 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

( 1313 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

( 1361 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

( 1833 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

( 930 views )

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