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

about 1 year 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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Magnussen: "I shouldn't have trusted" Perez in Monaco F1 battle

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Dane crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix on the opening lap after he and Perez collided on the run up the hill after Ste. Devote.Magnussen had tried to drag alongside his... read more »

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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 779 views )

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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 597 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 640 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 989 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

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 606 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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 641 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 701 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 889 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 641 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 596 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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 925 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 ?

about 1 year ago

from: Redbull Videos

( 429 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 843 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 900 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

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 644 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"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 758 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 640 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

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 637 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 739 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 637 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

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 687 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 693 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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 626 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 »