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Mercedes "potentially" has wind sensitivity issues like Williams

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1440 views )

In its push to create more downforce and reduce the drag on its FW43B car for 2021, Williams opted for an aggressive design approach that causes its performance to dip in windy... read more »

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Ferrari Expecting Improved Straight-Line Speed with SF21 in 2021 - Mattia Binotto

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 871 views )

Mattia Binotto is confident Ferrari will have a much better 2021 season than in 2020 after improvements to the power unit and a reduction in drag on the SF21. read more »

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Ferrari - is third a realistic target in 2021?

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 890 views )

Where do you start with Ferrari's 2020 season? A woefully underpowered engine and a car that laboured with drag condemned the Scuderia to its worst championship finish... read more »

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Calls for ‘push to pass’ to replace disliked DRS

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1057 views )

Distaste for the drag reduction system (DRS) and doubt over Ferrari's ability to make a better engine - the pick of the PlanetF1 comments... read more »

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Ferrari keen to validate Portimao pace gains at Imola

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1036 views )

Ferrari says it needs to validate its performance level at Imola this weekend to ensure its improved display at Portimao was not a one-off. Ferrari has endured a troubled 2020... read more »

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Video: F2 EXCLUSIVE: Ilott and Ghiotto's Last-Lap Duel! | 2020 Russian Grand Prix

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1608 views )

How about THIS for a last-lap drag race to the line?! With minimal tyre grip remaining, Callum Ilott had to hold off a hard-charging Luca Ghiotto for a podium in Sochi... For... read more »

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Video: The Tech That Helped Mercedes Dominate The Belgian Grand Prix

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1230 views )

It's not uncommon for teams to bring new components to the Belgian GP in recent years due to the low-drag conditions Spa requires. However for the 2020 edition, Mercedes... read more »

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Hamilton feared Silverstone tyre failure would be repeated

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 762 views )

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he was "a little bit nervous" about the state of his tyres during the closing stages of Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix. Hamilton... read more »

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

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1025 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 6 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1054 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 6 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1025 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 6 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1239 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 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1618 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 6 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1139 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 6 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1095 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 6 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1721 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 6 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1039 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 6 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1346 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 6 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1013 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 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 918 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 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1115 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 6 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1328 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 6 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1418 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 6 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1779 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 6 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1128 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 »