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F1 delays porpoising and flexi floor rules to Belgian GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The FIA had originally intended to introduce an Aerodynamic Oscillation Metric (AOM) which teams could not exceed for the next race at Paul Ricard.Part of its plan, which was... read more »

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Verstappen: Mercedes floor is the most flexible in F1

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 712 views )

As part of the FIA's push to eradicate excessive porpoising from the current generation of cars, it is introducing a raft of new measures from the French Grand Prix.As... read more »

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Flexi-floor controversy gives Aston Martin crucial ‘hint’

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 658 views )

A "hint" for Aston Martin as to how to solve their own porpoising... read more »

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Mercedes left shocked by FIA's flexi-floor hint

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1332 views )

Mercedes say that the FIA has hinted at some flaunting of the rules regarding flexibility underneath the 2022 challengers. read more »

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F1 flexi-floor exploit revelations a "shocker", says Mercedes

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 840 views )

As part of the discussions between the FIA and teams about a planned safety clampdown on excessive porpoising that drivers are unhappy about, one area of focus has been on the... read more »

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Flexi-floors will be this year’s ‘big topic for sure’

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 505 views )

Ross Brawn has reiterated the flexi-floors will be the "big topic" this season given the advantage teams could gain. read more »

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Video: 5 Key Developments To Formula 1's 2022 Floors

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1015 views )

Do F1's floors hold the key to success under the 2022 Technical Regulations? Formula 1's overhaul may have impacted teams a lot, but there's been a lot of... read more »

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From flexi wings to flexi floors, FIA braced ‘to intervene’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 703 views )

Nikolas Tombazis says he FIA will "not hesitate" to intervene if teams are found to be using tricks to flex the cars' floors. read more »

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FIA "won't hesitate" to act on F1 2022 flexi-floor "abuse"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 877 views )

F1's all-new rules era this season has led to a shift to a more ground effect concept, with much more of a car's downforce generated by airflow running under the... read more »

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‘A lot of attention being paid’ to flexi wings

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 514 views )

McLaren's Formula 1 technical director Key doesn't "think there is going to be something easy to exploit" when it comes to the 2022 wings. read more »

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Flexi-wings harder to exploit in F1 2022, but could become issue - Key

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 640 views )

Flexing wings are a perennial topic in F1, which came up again in 2021 when two separate aero rows between Mercedes and Red Bull took centre stage.After May's Spanish... read more »

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FIA plans to further tweak rear flexi-wing tests despite all-clear

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 657 views )

The closing stages of the F1 campaign were marred by accusations from Red Bull that its title rival Mercedes was using flexi-wings to increase its straightline speed.The... read more »

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How tensions cooled between Wolff and Horner ahead of F1's 'Squid Game' finale

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1044 views )

While their respective teams and drivers have gone wheel-to-wheel, Wolff and Horner have fired shots at each other throughout the season. Amid flexi-wing sagas, rights to... read more »

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Red Bull also alert FIA of Mercedes’ rear flexi-wing

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 625 views )

Prior to Lewis Hamilton's DRS infringement in Sao Paulo, Red Bull had kicked off another flexi-wing row relating to Mercedes. read more »

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Mercedes flexi-wing complaints a "compliment" to Red Bull

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1255 views )

Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey suggested Mercedes' complaints about the now obsolete flexi-wings were a "compliment". read more »

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Newey: Politicking against Red Bull at level never seen before in F1

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 971 views )

The Milton Keynes-based team is locked in an ultra-close tussle for the world championship with rival Mercedes, as the two outfits have been hard to separate over the first... read more »

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Alpine 'bitter' about 'collateral damage' in F1 flexi-wing saga

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1120 views )

After Mercedes drew attention to the behaviour of Red Bull's bendy rear wings at the Spanish Grand Prix, the FIA moved quickly to clampdown on any tricks teams were... read more »

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FIA puts increased use of technical directives down to fierce F1 title battle

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 852 views )

The FIA has typically issued technical directives to teams in response to requests for clarity on the regulations, allowing it to cover off loopholes and make changes on safety... read more »

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Verstappen calls for FIA to introduce F1 front wing checks after clampdown

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1018 views )

After Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton noted Red Bull was running a "bendy wing" on the rear of the car at the Spanish Grand Prix last month, the FIA moved to clamp... read more »

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Verstappen calls on FIA to check F1 front wings after flexi-rear wing saga

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1054 views )

Max Verstappen says the FIA should check Formula 1 teams' front wings after clamping down on moveable rear wings following the 'flexi-wing' saga. read more »

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‘Flexi-wings mostly linked to weight saving’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 980 views )

Alpine executive director Marcin Budkowski believes the air deflection, or flexibility in rear wings are more about saving weight than gaining aerodynamic advantages. read more »

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Video: How Red Bull Avoided Flexi-Wing Protests At Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Formula 1

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1029 views )

What did Red Bull do to it's new rear wing design to steer clear of a flexi-wing protest? They've been under the microscope recently by the FIA and Mercedes, but at... read more »

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The Red Bull design that avoided a flexi-wing protest

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1087 views )

With new tougher FIA pull-back tests not due to come into force until the French GP, the race in Baku was the last chance for outfits to get away with their more bendy rear... read more »

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"Bored" Wolff yet to decide on F1 flexi-wing protest

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1053 views )

Tensions between Mercedes and Red Bull have escalated in recent weeks on the back of F1's flexi-wing clampdown by the FIA.Mercedes is unhappy that rival Red Bull has been... read more »

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Horner: Rear wing saga is being 'overhyped'

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 843 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner played down the potential advantage gained by having a 'flexi-wing' on the back of his cars. read more »