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Norris: McLaren's slow speed F1 weakness 'not as far-fetched' at Monaco

6 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Lando Norris believes the extremely high-drag nature of the Monaco circuit will mitigate the Woking-based Formula 1 outfit’s weakness through slow corners, claiming it’s “not... read more »

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Speaking from experience, Hamilton backs Antonelli as his Mercedes F1 successor

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 425 views )

Mercedes is still waiting to see if it can somehow convince Max Verstappen to join the team as Red Bull's power plays drag on, but as time goes on it has become clear that... read more »

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A vote of confidence or biding his time? What Albon's new Williams F1 deal means

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 378 views )

Albon was hailed as one of the stand-out performers of last season, scoring all but one of Williams' 28 points to drag it up to seventh in the constructors'... read more »

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Why Aston Martin abandoned low-drag Miami F1 rear wing update

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 720 views )

The Silverstone-based squad brought a new lower-drag rear wing to Miami in the hope that a better straightline speed would help it in the fight against its rivals.However,... read more »

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Video: Aerodynamics in Formula 1 | F1 Explained

8 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 370 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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Albon: Williams 2024 F1 car has ‘definitely’ eradicated prior flaws

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 427 views )

Alex Albon believes that Williams’ 2024 Formula 1 challenger, the FW46, has “definitely” cut out the flaws that plagued its predecessor. The 2023 FW45 was considered a potent... read more »

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What F1 rear wings are telling us about the 2024 tech battle

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 443 views )

While downforce remains an important factor, you will not get far these days if it comes with too much drag. The rewards are huge if you can deliver a car that is super strong... read more »

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How Red Bull's unique F1 cooling approach helped boost its top speed in Jeddah

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 555 views )

While it lagged behind the super slippery Haas that topped the official speed trap in qualifying, the RB20 was best able to balance its straightline potential with brilliant... read more »

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Mercedes goes aggressive with rear wing tweak for Saudi Arabia

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 419 views )

The high-speed venue requires a different aerodynamic configuration than last time out in Bahrain, with lower downforce and reduced drag a key aim.In most instances, the... read more »

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Ferrari reintroduces 2023 rear wing for F1 Saudi Arabian GP

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 348 views )

While the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is classified as a street track, its fast and flowing nature pushes teams towards a low-drag model more akin to that required for Monza.As... read more »

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Sainz predicts ‘tricky’ 2024 F1 season with new DRS rule

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 713 views )

Carlos Sainz believes that it’s going to be a “tricky” 2024 Formula 1 season at certain tracks with the new rule surrounding the Drag Reduction System’s introduction. Since the... read more »

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Video: Drone vs F1 Car Drag Race ?

9 months ago

from: Redbull Videos

( 258 views )

We built a drone with a max speed of 350km/h and put it against an F1 car in a drag race read more »

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Ferrari pursues new rear wing approach to close down Red Bull's DRS advantage

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 586 views )

One of the main advantages that Red Bull exploited throughout last season was good aero efficiency, which made the car strong in a straightline.Its advantage increased when its... read more »

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Albon: New Williams F1 car feels "very different" in the simulator

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 639 views )

Albon and Williams excelled in 2023 on circuits that suited the low-drag FW45, which competed towards the front of the midfield on low-downforce circuits like Monza and... read more »

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Aston Martin: F1 rivals face ‘challenge’ to erode Red Bull DRS advantage

12 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 444 views )

Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough has admitted that it will be a ‘challenge’ for Formula 1 teams to eat away at the DRS advantage found by reigning champions Red... read more »

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Vasseur: Japan F1 Ferrari upgrade left Leclerc in "much better shape"

12 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 474 views )

Ferrari brought a new floor to Suzuka in September in a bid to improve its aerodynamic efficiency.The revamp featured changes to the front floor fences, floor edge, mid floor... read more »

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Alonso: Keeping Perez behind in Brazil F1 harder than Imola 2005 win

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 469 views )

Aston Martin driver Alonso put on a masterclass in Sao Paulo by fending off Perez's quicker Red Bull, and while the Mexican was able to pass him on the penultimate lap,... read more »

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Video: Race Highlights | 2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 509 views )

From a first-lap crash to a drag race to the line, catch up on all the action from a dramatic race in Brazil! For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®:... read more »

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Alonso thought Brazil F1 podium was "gone" after Perez pass

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 449 views )

Alonso took his first podium for Aston Martin in seven races in spectacular style by duelling with Red Bull's Perez over the final laps at Interlagos.Perez passed the... read more »

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Perez "only thinking of winning" in F1 Mexico GP start move

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 466 views )

Perez made an excellent getaway from fifth on the grid and slipstreamed past the leading Ferrari of Charles Leclerc and his team-mate Max Verstappen on the long drag race to... read more »

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F1 driver reveals he vomited during brutal Qatar GP

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 476 views )

Esteban Ocon has revealed the extreme physical and mental battle that he had to cope with during the Qatar Grand Prix, just to drag his Alpine car to the finish. read more »

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F1 targets 50kg weight reduction as part of 2026 rules revamp

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 395 views )

Motor racing's governing body is currently hard at work putting in place outline chassis regulations for the next rules era that will kick off in 2026.As well as a planned... read more »

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How McLaren has moved to address its F1 2023 drag woes

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 416 views )

In fact, one of the chief challenges that remains for the squad is in improving the aero-efficiency of its MCL60, which has manifested itself in the car being too draggy for... read more »

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Ferrari: Monza F1 fight no less an "achievement" despite Red Bull approach

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 479 views )

While a number of outfits, including Ferrari, opted to bring bespoke aerodynamic designs for the high-speed Monza track, Red Bull went for a more low-key approach.With its RB19... read more »

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Albon: Monza points crucial as Williams "won't really stand a chance" in next F1 races

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 433 views )

As expected, the low-drag Williams excelled on the fast straights in the Italian Grand Prix, with Albon frustrating McLaren's Lando Norris by holding him off for seventh... read more »