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Rosberg: Cornering speed is down

over 11 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Nico Rosberg says F1's reduced downforce was noticeable at Spa on Friday as his W04 lacked the cornering speed of its predecessor... read more »

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Lotus still hurting from loss of FRIC - Chester

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The ban on front and rear inter-connected suspension systems certainly didn't change the pecking order as some predicted, but one of the biggest losers was Lotus and... read more »

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Tech Talk: Williams engine gills and roll-hoop wing

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Williams introduced a couple of notable upgrades at the last two races in Germany and Hungary, which we'll take a brief look at in this article. The top image shows a new... read more »

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The top 10 drivers of the 2014 season so far...

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Of course we're not actually right now at the mid-point of 2014 F1 season in the purest sense, rather we have 11 rounds of 19 completed. But still, now that... read more »

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Tech Talk: McLaren's radical wavy rear-wing

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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McLaren managed to rush its Hungarian Grand Prix developments through earlier and get them on the car for the German GP weekend which helped Kevin Magnussen to qualify fourth... read more »

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Ferrari, Mercedes to fit 'spark blocks' in Austria

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Ferrari and Mercedes will both fit titanium blocks to the bottom of their cars in the hope of creating sparks in a move to make the cars more spectacular. It's one of a... read more »

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McLaren to evaluate 'performance steps' at Red Bull Ring

over 12 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Eric Boullier confirms that McLaren will be trialling further F1 developments at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, as the team continues to chase downforce. read more »

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Austrian GP: Preview - McLaren

over 12 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1075 views )

Since the beginning of the season, we've stated that we need more downforce. For this weekend, we'll be evaluating a number of short and long-term performance steps. read more »

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McLaren: 'Austria upgrade enough to close the gap'

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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McLaren are confident its Austrian upgrade package, which has been described as "significant", will be good enough to close the gap to the front-running pack. The... read more »

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Grosjean happy with Lotus improvements

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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Romain Grosjean expressed his happiness with Lotus's improvements after qualifying in 14th place for the Canadian Grand Prix. Lotus had feared that they would struggle for... read more »

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Canada GP: Practice notes - Lotus

over 12 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1091 views )

The latest downforce package appears to be working appropriately. There is potential to unlock further pace from the car for tomorrow. read more »

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Pirelli open to wider tyres and less downforce

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1622 views )

One of the major issues which makes overtaking in modern Formula 1 so difficult is the reliance on aerodynamics. The disturbed air coming off the cars makes following closely... read more »

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Downforce problems trouble Hulkenberg

over 12 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 815 views )

Despite finishing fifth in Monte Carlo, Nico Hulkenberg believes Force India still have a lot of room for improvement this year... read more »

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Red Bull 'very much in Renault's hands' - Horner

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2193 views )

Red Bull are pushing hard to catch Mercedes, but team principal Christian Horner says it very much depends on what Renault can do on the engine side if they're to close... read more »

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Perez expecting more driver mistakes

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1047 views )

Sergio Perez expects the characteristics of the Monte Carlo street circuit to result in more driver errors at this weekend's event. Formula 1 racers face the streets of... read more »

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Button sure of better showing in Monaco

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1040 views )

Jenson Button is sure that McLaren will fare better in Monaco as they arrive at the circuit on the back of a string of disappointing races. Button finished the season-opening... read more »

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Lotus confident E22 will suit 'unique' Monaco

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2098 views )

Lotus are looking for yet another step forward next weekend in Monaco after the team scored its first points courtesy of Romain Grosjean in Spain last week. The Frenchman... read more »

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Tech Talk: Ferrari switch to single-pillar mounting

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1706 views )

Ferrari debuted several minor developments at the Spanish Grand Prix, but the largest and by far the most noticeable was the rear-wing assembley. The F14-T has suffered from an... read more »

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Ferrari 'must be cleverer' to beat rivals

over 12 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1505 views )

Fernando Alonso believes Ferrari has a lot of work to do in order to maximise its potential in Spain after struggling with downforce and tyres during Friday practice read more »

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Pirelli brand Perez pathetic following criticism

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1826 views )

Pirelli has hit back at Sergio Perez's criticism of their compound choices for the Spanish Grand Prix, which the Mexican described as "embarrassing". Speaking... read more »

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Red Bull has more downforce - Hamilton

over 12 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Lewis Hamilton suspects the Red Bull has got more downforce than his Mercedes and will therefore be closer at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix read more »

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Perez: 'Red Bull has the best car on the grid'

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull, not Mercedes, have the best car on the grid according to Force India's Sergio Perez, despite the latter having won the opening four races of the season.... read more »

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Massa: Downforce really important in Spain

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1026 views )

Felipe Massa has said getting the aerodynamic set-up correct will be vital this weekend if he is to challenge for a good result in the Spanish Grand Prix. read more »

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Renault preparing 'significant' engine upgrade

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2237 views )

Renault's customer team's, which include Red Bull, Toro Rosso, Lotus and Caterham, are all set to receive a major performance boost for the Spanish Grand Prix this... read more »

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Red Bull set to challenge Mercedes dominance

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1585 views )

Red Bull could soon be challenging Mercedes' dominance at the next couple of races. The Spanish and Monaco grands prix both rely on downforce, rather than outright engine... read more »