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Red Bull "open-minded" over addressing Verstappen's rear wing concerns

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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Red Bull says it will keep an open mind about developing low-drag rear wings for 2025 after Max Verstappen voiced his frustration over not having a bespoke design.In 2024 Red... read more »

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What each F1 team must nail in 2025 to improve

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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A new Formula 1 season is just around the corner, with teams preparing for the lifting of the covers from their final challengers under the current regulations at London's... read more »

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Why McLaren's controversial mini-DRS rear wing became a "source of pride"

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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McLaren feels the controversy generated by its rear wings in Formula 1's 2024 is a "point of pride", showing just how far the team has come.The design of... read more »

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Red Bull eyes wider operating window for new RB21 F1 challenger

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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Red Bull thinks that improving its car balance, rather than simply delivering more downforce on its RB21, is key to its Formula 1 title ambitions in 2025.The Milton... read more »

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How a Red Bull rear wing decision in 2022 has hit Max Verstappen hard for Las Vegas Grand Prix

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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No low-downforce rear wing for Red Bull in Las Vegas is sapping the RB20 of laptime all the way down the long, long straights... read more »

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TECH ANALYSIS: Ferrari to run a brave rear wing in Las Vegas

about 1 year ago

from: F1Technical.net

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On the back of a series of impressive results in the last rounds, Ferrari arrived in Las Vegas with a brave rear wing configuration, with the Scuderia appearing to run the... read more »

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Explained: The consequences from F1 closing its skid block loophole

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 481 views )

Running this generation of Formula 1 cars as close to the ground as possible, without inducing bouncing or wearing out the floor plank, is something teams have been chasing... read more »

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Two significant achievements highlighted as FIA make F1 2026 car changes

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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"Much higher downforce" and "more freedom" on design has been achieved with F1 2026 car changes. It's a 'yes' from us. read more »

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How F1 teams bucked historic trend in fight for victory in Mexico

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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The high altitude of Mexico's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Autodromo has always been an outlier, with the thin air impacting downforce choices as well as the need for... read more »

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Mercedes reveals extent of George Russell’s damage in F1 Mexico GP

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff explained a damaged front wing cost George Russell "20 points of downforce" in the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix. The post... read more »

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Charles Leclerc relying on Ferrari F1 strengths amid low downforce weakness

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Charles Leclerc will be relying on race pace from his Ferrari after qualifying fourth for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix amid his issues qualifying with low downforce.... read more »

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Why F1's 2026 rules will shake off ride-height nightmare of current cars

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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Since ground-effect cars returned from the start of 2022, Formula 1 engineers have faced big headaches in working out ways to get the most performance from them.In particular,... read more »

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The strategies to watch out for in the F1 US GP

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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Off the back of an eventful sprint race, Formula 1 teams are braced for high tyre-wear race at the United States Grand Prix.Given Austin's varied and demanding... read more »

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Video: When high-downforce cars snap ? Watch #SUPERGT live this weekend at motorsport.tv

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

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Williams to "compromise" next season ahead of 2026 rules overhaul

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams team principal James Vowles has warned that the 2025 Formula 1 season will prove tricky for the British outfit as it focuses on the new regulations for the following... read more »

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Why have teams struggled so much with upgrades in F1 2024?

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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There was a time when F1 teams could be pretty confident that any gains found in their wind tunnels could be bolted on their cars at the next race to make them quicker.But ever... read more »

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How McLaren's rear wing choice again caught attention in Singapore

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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For the second weekend in a row, one of the more interesting technical nuances from the Singapore Grand Prix revolved around McLaren and its rear wing choice.But rather than... read more »

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Video: Zero downforce ?

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 456 views )

GT World Challenge Europe was in Monza last weekend. FOLLOW us online: Website: https://www.autosport.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/AUTOSPORT Twitter:... read more »

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Verstappen hopes different downforce level will help Red Bull in Baku race

about 1 year ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Having only qualified sixth on the grid for today's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, reigning world champion Max Verstappen hopes that the very different downforce level of his car... read more »

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TECH ANALYSIS: McLaren with higher downforce setup in Baku compared to Ferrari, Mercedes and ...

about 1 year ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 461 views )

With the Baku street track posing contrasting challenging with its unique layout, teams are split in their choices for the downforce levels that they wish to use at this... read more »

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Ferrari needs more evidence for its high-speed bouncing fix

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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Ferrari is still seeking answers on whether its latest floor upgrades have turned its 2024 Formula 1 season around until heading to higher-downforce circuits.The Italian squad... read more »

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Leclerc: Ferrari F1 losing 0.25 seconds in four corners at Monza

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 495 views )

Charles Leclerc has revealed that Ferrari has been losing 0.25 seconds through the same four corners as he qualified in fourth place at Formula 1’s Italian Grand Prix. Ferrari... read more »

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Video: The Garage Episode 4: Downforce and Drag

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 369 views )

Downforce and drag always seem to be a hot topic in F1. But what are they, how do they differ and how do they impact car performance? Our experts explain! Follow us on your... read more »

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Video: Max’s Best Season So Far? Are McLaren Favourites In Zandvoort? | 2024 Dutch GP Preview | F1 Nation

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 528 views )

Formula 1 is back! Tom Clarkson is joined by De Telegraaf journalist Erik van Haren to discuss all the big talking points as the 2024 season resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix.... read more »

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Williams plans three-pronged upgrade as focus shifts to 2025

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams is planning a three-pronged upgrade to help get its 2024 Formula 1 season back on track, but has otherwise started focusing on 2025.The Grove-based team has taken a... read more »