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Video: 2020 Belgian Grand Prix: Tech Talk - Drag Reduction At Spa

over 4 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 828 views )

As we prepare for race weekend at iconic Spa, find out why drag reduction matters so much at one of the fastest circuits in the world... The full episode of Tech Talk is... read more »

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Technical Insight: How regulation tweaks slowed Ferrari’s Power Unit

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 827 views )

It’s clear that Ferrari has suffered a major set back on its 2020 car, which is underpowered and underperforming compared to its rivals, going from one of the quickest cars on... read more »

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‘No big panic’ for Bottas to sign new Mercedes deal

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 759 views )

Closing in on a new Mercedes contract, Valtteri Bottas says there is "no big panic or big rush" but he hopes it doesn't drag on. read more »

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Technical Insight: Ferrari adopted a spoon rear-wing to cut drag in Austria

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 801 views )

In Austria, Ferrari used a medium-to-low aerodynamic set-up to counter the strong drag that the SF1000 offers on the straights. Ferrari used a ‘spoon’ rear-wing throughout the... read more »

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Banned: The Mercedes F1 team's double DRS device

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1247 views )

At the start of the drag reduction system's tenure in Formula 1, multiple teams attempted to double its fun with novel and complex solutions. Mercedes' version... read more »

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Video: Can an F1 Car drive upside down? Aerodynamics Explained

over 4 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 841 views )

Get the down low on downforce, aerodynamics and drag from Mercedes F1 Technology Director Mike Elliott - and find out whether an F1 car can really drive upside down  read more »

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Ferrari battling performance trade-off – Binotto

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 827 views )

Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto says the squad is still trying to optimise the downforce/drag trade-off with its 2020 Formula 1 car, the SF1000. The SF1000’s predecessor... read more »

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Gasly 'super excited about the new year' after Brazil podium

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1224 views )

Pierre Gasly scored his first Formula One podium at the penultimate round of the season, racing Lewis Hamilton to the line in a straight out drag race. At the launch of the... read more »

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Server crash led to disabling of DRS at Abu Dhabi GP

over 4 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 777 views )

A crashed data server meant the Drag Reduction System (DRS) was not activated until the 19th lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »

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Video: Drag Racing, Chaotic Restarts, And The Top 10 Onboards! | 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1055 views )

It's a bumper episode of best onboards this week, as we delve into the pure, brilliant madness that was Brazil 2019! Jump onboard for daring overtakes, hair-raising... read more »

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Third DRS zone added for Mexican GP

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 803 views )

The FIA has added a third drag reduction system (DRS) zone to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit ahead of the 2019 F1 Mexican Grand Prix. read more »

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Lewis Hamilton: 2020 Mercedes F1 car needs more power and less drag

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 707 views )

Lewis Hamilton wants less drag and more power from the 2020 Mercedes Formula 1 car, admitting "it's not been a great year" for engine development by his team read more »

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How F1 teams have adapted to low-downforce Monza challenge

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 871 views )

Several Formula 1 teams have fitted Monza-specific aerodynamic packages ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, which feature low-downforce wings to reduce drag on the straights read more »

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Video: Belgian GP F1 tech updates

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1010 views )

The F1 summer break is meant to provide some much needed downtime for teams and staff, but as usual, nothing stops the relentless push for performance. Ferrari were looking to... read more »

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Romain Grosjean: "We obviously had too much drag and not enough top speed"

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1121 views )

Romain Grosjean was unable to capitalise on his early position inside the top ten, finishing down in thirteenth. read more »

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Video: Revealed: Our vision for F1's new rules in 2021

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1402 views )

Formula 1 fans are eagerly waiting for full details to be finalised on how the cars will look in 2021. But while the teams and major stakeholders continue to drag that process... read more »

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FIA Would Look Again at Drag Strip Run-Off at Hockenheim after Hülkenberg Talks - Masi

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 867 views )

Should Formula 1 return to the Hockenheimring in the future, the FIA will look at what they can do with the drag strip run-off area on the outside of the final two corners... read more »

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Norris: Not exaggerating, I shat myself

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 705 views )

Lando Norris feared he would crash out of the German Grand Prix on his way to the grid, saying he "shat" himself when he touched the Hockenheim drag strip. read more »

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No Concerns over Hockenheim's Drag Strip Run-Off Despite Driver Criticisms - FIA

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1211 views )

The FIA has no concerns or worries about the run-off area at the outside of the final two turns at the Hockenheimring despite multiple incidents during Sunday's German... read more »

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FIA dismiss German GP ‘drag strip’ criticism

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 731 views )

Formula 1 race director Michael Masi sees nothing wrong with the German GP "drag strip" section despite fierce criticism. read more »

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FIA insists Hockenheim drag strip run-off is "fine"

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 990 views )

F1 race director Michael Masi insists there is nothing wrong with the drag strip run-off area at Hockenheim, following a number of incidents at the German Grand Prix. read more »

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FIA: No issue with German GP surface Leclerc called "unacceptable"

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1118 views )

Formula 1 race director Michael Masi believes there is nothing wrong with the drag strip run-off area at Hockenheim, despite it's surface being blasted as... read more »

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FIA hits back at Leclerc, Hulkenberg criticism

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 836 views )

Formula 1 race director Michael Masi believes there is nothing wrong with the 'drag strip' section of the Hockenheimring, despite scathing criticism from the likes of... read more »

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Norris feared crash before German GP start: 'I s**t myself!'

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 839 views )

A moment on the drag strip at Turn 16 almost put Lando Norris out of the race before it had even began at Hockenheim. read more »

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Leclerc slams German GP drag strip run-off

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 747 views )

Charles Leclerc holds his hands up for crashing out of the German Grand Prix while criticising the drag strip tarmac used as run off around the final two corners read more »