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What exactly is 'lift and coast'? Mercedes explain

over 8 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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 8 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 1322 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 8 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2215 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 8 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1456 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 8 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1211 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

( 1161 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

( 1291 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

( 771 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

( 1783 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

( 1410 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

( 1744 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

( 931 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 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 952 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 9 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 964 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 9 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 811 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 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1452 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 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1126 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 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1435 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 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2359 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 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1301 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 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 596 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 »

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Renault hope powerunits will be at 100% by Canada

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1341 views )

Renault are hopeful that they can deliver a powerunit that is close to 100 per cent power, reliability and efficiency by the seventh round of the championship in Canada. The... read more »

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Lewis: Seb must demonstrate leadership

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 892 views )

Lewis Hamilton has advice for Sebastian Vettel: show strong leadership to drag Red Bull out of their current slump... read more »

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Tech Talk: Toro Rosso's sidepod vortex generators

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2020 views )

Toro Rosso opted to start the 2014 season with a clean edge to the upper front section of the sidepod despite having experimented with vortex generators throughout 2013. The... read more »

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Early races showing up our weaknesses - Bottas

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1259 views )

Valtteri Bottas believes the opening few races of the 2014 season have begun to show where Williams' weaknesses are. The team went in to the new year as favourites behind... read more »