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Podcast: 2026 F1 regulations deep dive

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Last week, the FIA announced the first draft of its new regulations, set to debut at the start of the 2026 season.There are some big changes on the horizon, including smaller... read more »

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Red Bull's kerb-ride push won't risk F1 aero prowess

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Milton Keynes-based team has faced a pair of challenging outings in Monaco and Montreal with its 2024 challenger proving not to be especially comfortable in handling kerbs... read more »

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Why Hulkenberg felt like ‘a sitting duck’ in F1 Canadian GP

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg has explained that his choice to opt for a higher downforce set-up in Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix left him feeling like a sitting duck”.... read more »

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FIA open to changes amid team fears over F1 2026 rules

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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In the wake of the FIA issuing its outline plans for the 2026 rules revamp earlier this week, a number of teams have expressed fears about numerous aspects of what is on the... read more »

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Vowles warns 2026 rules could make gap between F1 and F2 ‘as small as a few seconds’

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Williams Team Principal James Vowles has warned that the proposed 2026 Formula 1 regulations could make the gap to Formula 2 cars “as small as a few seconds”. The FIA has... read more »

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Russell: "Crazy" F1 2026 top speeds will have safety implications

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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On Thursday the FIA presented an outline of the all-new 2026 F1 cars with a bigger emphasis on electric energy and much lower drag and downforce levels.The more slippery cars... read more »

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Technical: Ferrari with the most aggressive, Mercedes with the biggest rear wing in Montreal

8 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The current four top teams, Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes are set to use a medium downforce configuration rear wing at the Canadian Grand Prix, with the... read more »

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How F1's top teams went all in with their Monaco rear wings

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 727 views )

Cost cap restrictions have sometimes led teams to question whether the investment of a Monaco-only rear wing is worth it, or whether they are better off just sticking with a... read more »

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Piastri relieved ‘big’ downforce loss came in F1 Monaco GP

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Oscar Piastri has conceded he was relieved it was the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix as he combated a “big” downforce loss from damage at the start to his McLaren. Piastri made a... read more »

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Haas F1 duo disqualified from Monaco qualifying over rear wing breach

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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After qualifying the FIA's scrutineering team found the DRS clearance on both Haas cars to be greater than the maximum allowed opening of 85mm.The matter was referred to... read more »

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F1 Monaco GP: Tech images from the pitlane explained

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Red Bull Racing RB20 technical detailPhoto by: Giorgio PiolaRed Bull has a higher downforce rear wing configuration in Monaco, with a flat leading edge on the mainplane that... read more »

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First look: The high-downforce F1 rear wings introduced in Monaco

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 672 views )

Ferrari and particularly McLaren have moved to close the gap with the previously dominant Red Bull RB20 in recent weeks, with McLaren's Lando Norris taking his maiden win... read more »

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Technical: Teams commit to high-downforce rear wings in Monaco

8 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The majority of the teams have elected to use a high-downforce rear wing this weekend as the sport prepares itself for the narrow streets of the Monaco street circuit. read more »

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Red Bull commits to new Monaco-specific high downforce F1 rear wing

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 358 views )

Although the demands of the tight and twisty Monte Carlo street circuit make it an obvious place to bring the highest downforce specification possible, the restrictions of the... read more »

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Monaco Grand Prix: Preview - Haas

8 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

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This year the team has worked pretty well in the wind tunnel to come up with the Monaco downforce level required, which is different from previous years. read more »

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Mercedes will need "several races" to make bigger steps with 2024 F1 car

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 507 views )

Mercedes has struggled for performance against the likes of Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren with a W15 car that both lacks downforce and has some undesirable handling... read more »

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Daniel Ricciardo lands intriguing new job in the world of Hollywood

9 months ago

from: Crash.Net

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Daniel Ricciardo is behind 'Downforce', a new comedy about F1 read more »

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Miami F1 track layout and tyres make it hard to judge McLaren updates - Norris

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 630 views )

McLaren elected to bring a hefty revamp to its MCL38 for this weekend's Miami race, which featured an overhaul of a number of aerodynamic surfaces aimed at helping lift... read more »

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PACE DEBRIEF: How Mercedes' wing change affected their speed between sprint and qualifying

9 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 354 views )

Mercedes have been unsure about their correct downforce level ahead of the Miami GP weekend, which meant that they needed to carry out experiments before committing themselves... read more »

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Alpine's 2024 F1 car finally hits minimum weight limit

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Enstone-based team has endured a torrid start to the new campaign as the A524 was initially off the pace and lacking downforce amid its major off-season concept change,... read more »

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What is really going on with F1's 2026 active aero plans

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Evaluation of 2026 aero ideas had left sim drivers experiencing some weird phenomena - including difficulties in spinning out on the straights under acceleration in... read more »

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McLaren F1 team bracing for "damage limitation" in Chinese GP

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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McLaren started off 2024 in good shape, heading into the fifth round of the season as the third team in the pecking order, ahead of Mercedes.But while it remains strong on... read more »

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Video: Aerodynamics in Formula 1 | F1 Explained

10 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 398 views )

Uncover the aerodynamic secrets that give Formula 1 cars their edge in our F1 Explained series. Learn how downforce, drag reduction, and DRS combine to create the ultimate... read more »

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Ocon: Alpine made first "step backwards" since F1 season start

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 367 views )

While the pace of the Frenchman and team-mate Pierre Gasly was impacted by damage picked up following an opening-lap clash, Ocon does not think that should be an excuse for an... read more »

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Gasly rues costly floor damage from Ocon contact in F1 Japanese GP

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 390 views )

The pair touched at the restart following the early red flag, with Gasly losing what the team later estimated as around 33 points of downforce, which equates to a potential lap... read more »