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Analysis: The compromises involved with Jeddah's lower-drag F1 technical updates

6 days 19 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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In Formula 1 technical parlance, the "isochronal ratio" can be described as the ratio between lift (downforce being negative lift) and drag. At circuits like Jeddah,... read more »

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Low-drag rear wings and McLaren floor headline Saudi F1 tech updates

6 days 21 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull have all registered updates for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, each pursuing different areas to improve their Formula 1 cars at the Jeddah... read more »

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Russell escapes penalty despite DRS infringement

11 days 12 hours ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Having secured a brilliant second-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix, George Russell has escaped a possible infringement revolving around his faulty drag reduction system. read more »

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Russell escapes penalty for DRS breach, keeps P2

11 days 14 hours ago

from: EspnF1.com

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George Russell has escaped a penalty and retained his second-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix following a post-race investigation into his incorrect use of his car's... read more »

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Alpine explains cause behind Jack Doohan’s Japan practice shunt

20 days 21 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Alpine has explained that Jack Doohan's scary Turn 1 crash during second practice at the F1 Japanese GP came from failure to close his Drag Reduction System. The post... read more »

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Marko rules Red Bull out of Australian GP victory with podium the "maximum" to aim for

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Red Bull is pinning its Australian Grand Prix hopes on Sunday's forecast rain and Max Verstappen's proven ability to drag maximum performance out of whatever car... read more »

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Russell: Pirelli's new F1 tyres for 2026 are "quite a step worse"

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Mercedes driver George Russell believes Formula 1 is in danger of reducing the quality of its Pirelli tyres when the new rules commence in 2026.The championship is set to... read more »

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Red Bull looking into Max Verstappen concern ahead of F1 2025

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull Technical Director Pierre Wache is open to looking into Max Verstappen's concerns over low-drag rear wing specifications ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign. The... read more »

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

3 months 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

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 233 views )

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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American drag racing invented motorsport’s unique Christmas tree

4 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Head to any drag strip in America, and you'll hear all about a "Christmas tree" - but it's not quite what you'd expect. read more »

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Video: F1 Uncovered: How Does DRS Work?

4 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 260 views )

Lifting the lid on F1 tech and the five @PETRONASMotorsports functional fluids that power our cars ? Explaining the Drag Reduction System in more detail than ever before. How... read more »

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Verstappen: Red Bull 'throws away two races' with rear wing decision

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Max Verstappen said Red Bull "throw away two race weekends" by not having a specific low-drag rear wing like some of its Formula 1 rivals as it suffered "in the... read more »

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Max Verstappen: Red Bull ‘throwing away’ F1 Las Vegas GP weekend with rear wing choice

5 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 216 views )

Max Verstappen said the decision not to develop an ultra-low drag rear wing on the Red Bull RB20 is "a bit like [throwing] away two race weekends" in the 2024 Formula... read more »

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Red Bull admits to rear wing blunder for F1 Las Vegas GP

5 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 242 views )

Helmut Marko has revealed Red Bull is struggling with top speed in the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix because it is stuck with a higher drag rear wing compared to its rivals.... read more »

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Williams' partner Duracell becomes first DRS title sponsor of Formula One

5 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix has agreed a partnership with Duracell that will see a drag reduction system (DRS) zone sponsored for the first time. read more »

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Alonso reveals back pain and brake "nightmare" that he would not let beat him

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Fernando Alonso has opened up on the back pain, emotions and mystery brake problems that he battled to drag his Aston Martin to the finish in the Brazilian Grand Prix.The... read more »

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Video: The Fastest Place on the F1 Calendar ?‍?

6 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 248 views )

Nowhere on the calendar sees F1 cars travel as quickly as the main straight in Mexico, thanks to a combination of a one-kilometre straight, and the high altitude which reduces... read more »

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

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 350 views )

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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Video: Crazy MotoGP Drag Race

7 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 276 views )

Video: Crazy MotoGP Drag Race read more »

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Why McLaren sees only "good news" from its flexi rear wing controversy

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 332 views )

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella thinks it is a good thing rival teams are complaining about its car - because this shows they are distracted from their own efforts.The... read more »

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Lando Norris: McLaren replicating F1 rivals by ‘pushing the limits’

7 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 278 views )

Lando Norris has claimed that McLaren has started replicating its leading Formula 1 rivals by “pushing the limits” amid the team’s controversial rear wing design trick.... read more »

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The subtle McLaren upgrades that highlight its F1 title focus

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 277 views )

McLaren continues to pile the pressure on its Formula 1 rivals, as it unleashed another clutch of upgrades at the Italian Grand Prix.While some of these changes are... read more »

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Video: Ferrari's Monza Upgrades Revealed | F1 TV Tech Talk | Crypto.com

8 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 382 views )

In this episode of F1 TV's Tech Talk, Sam Collins gives us a fascinating insight into how fast the current generation of F1 cars are, how teams are boosting their top... read more »

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Mercedes to run back-to-back F1 floor test at Monza

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 283 views )

Mercedes will again test the floor upgrade it has struggled to get working since Spa back-to-back with an older version in opening practice for Formula 1's 2024 Italian... read more »