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FIA to introduce stricter 'flexi-wing' tests in Canada

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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: Lotus trial new rear-wing endplate in Spain

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1581 views )

Having had a tough year of it in 2014 owing to both an aggressive aero design and poor performance from the Renault power unit, the opening few rounds of 2015 have likely been... read more »

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Tech Bite: Mercedes revised rear-wing and cooling

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1641 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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Tech Bite: Lotus test new front-wing flaps in China

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1602 views )

Lotus arrived in China with a new front-wing which featured a different flap design - the new flaps curl over and terminate at a sharp point [yellow]. This not only alters how... read more »

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Tech Bite: Red Bull's Australia-spec front-wing

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2272 views )

Red Bull may have been suffering from a lack of driveability in Melbourne, which subsequently led to a rather public spat between themselves and engine partner Renault, but as... read more »

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Belgian GP: Practice notes - McLaren

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1190 views )

Our new aero components - a new front-wing flap, a new rear wing, a new floor and a new diffuser - showed accurate correlation from wind tunnel to track read more »

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Tech Talk: Williams engine gills and roll-hoop wing

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1944 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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Tech Talk: Formula 1 telemetry explained

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2360 views )

When a driver says "I'm going to study my data and my team-mates to see where we can improve", it doesn't exactly tell us a lot. The world of Formula 1... read more »

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Tech Talk: McLaren's radical wavy rear-wing

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2833 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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Ferrari identifies cause of DRS failure

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1292 views )

Ferrari says it has uncovered the reason behind the DRS failure that hit Fernando Alonso's car in the early stages of last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix,... read more »

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Tech: What went wrong with Alonso's DRS?

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2167 views )

Fernando Alonso suffered a rather unique problem at the Bahrain Grand Prix which saw his rear-wing remain open after activation - with no way to return it to the closed... read more »

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Tech briefing: how DRS can go wrong

over 12 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1004 views )

Ferrari suffered an unusual problem with Fernando Alonso's car in the Bahrain Grand Prix, when the rear wing flap became stuck open when the Drag Reduction System (DRS)... read more »

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Red Bull successfully running DDRS in Japan?

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2083 views )

Red Bull's new found speed boost can be attributed to the successful development of its own version of double-DRS according to reports. Germany's Auto und Motor... read more »

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Ferrari using foot-activated ‘DRS’ pedal

over 13 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 2598 views )

Ferrari is using a clever foot-activated switch to trigger the drag-shedding ‘DRS’ system in 2012, it has emerged. Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport... read more »

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Races are too long, too early - Di Montezemolo

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1489 views )

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has called for fleeting changes to ensure Formula 1 remains the worlds most popular motorsport series. The outspoken Italian believes the... read more »

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Mercedes changes part after Schumacher problem

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1042 views )

Mercedes is set to change the component of its DRS which caused Michael Schumacher’s retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix. The seven-time World Champion suffered a... read more »

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Hydraulic fault leaves Schumacher in a flap

over 13 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1053 views )

Mercedes was left apologising to Michael Schumacher after another technical failure left the former world champion on the sidelines as Nico Rosberg went on to finish sixth. read more »

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DRS failure forces another DNF for Schumacher

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1554 views )

Mercedes AMG are left with mixed feelings after today's race. Nico Rosberg finished the Canadian Grand Prix in sixth place today with Michael Schumacher again forced... read more »

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Schumacher concedes title hopes are over

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 857 views )

Michael Schumacher has all but admitted that he is no longer in the 2012 title fight following more bad luck in Canada on Sunday. Having scored two points from the opening... read more »

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Bahrain - Mercedes Saturday quotes

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1231 views )

Nico Rosberg, 5th: "In general, I felt very comfortable during qualifying today. However, as we have been focusing on our race pace, there is always a compromise in the... read more »

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Lauda: DRS overtaking wrong for F1

over 14 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 991 views )

Dec.30 (GMM) Niki Lauda has admitted he is no fan of the overtaking innovation 'DRS' that debuted in 2011. The system, which allows a chasing driver to move a flap... read more »

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Lauda: DRS not right for F1

over 14 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1126 views )

The system, which allows a chasing driver to move a flap in the rear wing and increase top speed when he is close to his rival, is set to be retained and even ramped up for... read more »

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Ferrari in the dark over front wing

over 14 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1009 views )

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali admits he is unsure as to why Felipe Massa's front wing continues to flap excessively... read more »

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Video: Michael Schumacher erklärt die Änderungen am MGP W02 für 2011

over 15 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1260 views )

Michael erklärt die technischen Veränderungen am MGP W02 - von KERS bis zum verstellbaren Heckflügel-Flap read more »

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Q+A with Sam Michael

over 15 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 987 views )

Yesterday, the Williams F1 Team started testing yesterday at the Valencia track in an interim livery. After the first day of testing, Sam Michael talked about the work done at... read more »