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Maldonado admits uncertainty as Renault talks drag on

over 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 850 views )

As talks between Lotus and Renault drag on, Pastor Maldonado admits to having some doubts about his own future despite his 2016 deal. read more »

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Russian GP: Preview - Williams

over 9 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 759 views )

Sochi is a circuit that suits our car with high power and drag sensitivities. read more »

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Alonso: McLaren still in 'winter testing'

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1279 views )

Fernando Alonso says McLaren-Honda is still in its winter testing phase as the Formula 1 team's reliability and performance problems drag on read more »

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Tech Bite: Red Bull's pursuit of lower drag continues

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2022 views )

Red Bull's season has not only been held back by the performance of the Renault power unit but a shift in their aerodynamic focus too. A high rake angle has been... read more »

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What exactly is 'lift and coast'? Mercedes explain

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2514 views )

Much was said about the repeated calls to 'lift and coast' during the Canadian Grand Prix - a phrase that is often heard over the radio at the majority of races.... read more »

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F1 needs 'a bit of magic' - Mansell

over 9 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 1391 views )

Nigel Mansell says F1 should ditch the Drag Reduction System that aids overtaking and says tyres need to have more grip. read more »

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FIA to introduce stricter 'flexi-wing' tests in Canada

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2329 views )

The FIA is to implement stricter front-wing load tests at the Canadian Grand Prix in a bid to ensure no team is breaking the rules regarding moveable aerodynamic devices. The... read more »

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Tech Bite: Sauber introduce a leading edge slat

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1532 views )

Sauber didn't introduce many upgrades at the Spanish Grand Prix, but one small change to the C33 came in the form of a leading edge slat. Sandwiched between the side of... read more »

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Tech Bite: Williams vortex generators and cockpit fin

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1292 views )

Williams decided that rather than implement all of their updates in one large group as soon as they arrived back in Europe, they've chosen to spread them across the next... read more »

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Red Bull quit threats not added pressure - Renault

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1229 views )

Renault don't feel extra pressure to improve following threats by their only customer, Red Bull, to quit the sport should improvements not be found promptly. Red Bull and... read more »

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Tech Bite: Mercedes revised rear-wing and cooling

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1376 views )

Mercedes introduced a plethora of updates for the Chinese GP, some in reaction to Ferrari's upturn in form and others were simply scheduled updates. The team have done a... read more »

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Hamilton unsure when contract will be signed

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 808 views )

Reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he is unsure when his new Mercedes deal will be signed, as final contract checks drag on. Hamilton… read more »

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Manor says claims it can't run two cars is nonsense

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1871 views )

Manor have denied reports they're unable to run both cars at the same time due to software problems and limited parts. Whilst the team attended the first race in... read more »

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Williams retains low-drag trait

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1457 views )

Williams says that its 2015 Formula 1 car has maintained the low drag characteristics of its predecessor read more »

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Video: Three Men and a Windtunnel

over 9 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1820 views )

We interrupt the busy pre-season work of McLaren engineers Tim Goss, Matt Morris and Peter Prodromou to find out just what makes 2015's MP4-30 car tick, and to understand... read more »

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Toro Rosso sticks with same philosophy for 2015

over 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 982 views )

Toro Rosso technical director James Key says the team will retain its low drag philosophy with its 2015 car read more »

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GP2 to adopt DRS in 2015

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1001 views )

The GP2 series has announced it will adopt the Drag Reduction System (DRS) which has transformed overtaking in Formula One in recent years for the 2015 season read more »

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DRS for GP2 in 2015

over 10 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1015 views )

The Drag Reduction System (DRS) which has transformed overtaking in Formula 1 over recent years will be introduced into the GP2 Series from the 2015 season. read more »

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Belgian GP: Preview - Williams

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 866 views )

High drag and engine sensitivity are among the features that should see Williams "benefit" at Spa, says Rob Smedley. read more »

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Tech Talk: Williams engine gills and roll-hoop wing

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1527 views )

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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Williams eyeing Belgian and Italian GP victories

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1188 views )

Williams believe they can challenge Mercedes for victory at both the Belgian and Italian Grands Prix according to head of vehicle dynamics Rob Smedley. Despite claims by... read more »

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Tech Talk: Marussia innovation boosts Ferrari

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1507 views )

Ferrari will receive a power boost for the remaining races amounting to roughly 20 horsepower thanks to an innovation tested on the Marussia MR03 car. As shown in the image... read more »

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Tech Talk: McLaren's radical wavy rear-wing

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2486 views )

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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Tech Talk: Ferrari switch to single-pillar mounting

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1375 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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Hamilton relieved to beat Rosberg

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 637 views )

Lewis Hamilton says he had to drag "everything and more from the car" to beat team-mate Nico Rosberg in Saturday's Spanish GP qualifying... read more »