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Horner: Rumours Red Bull using F1 flexi-floor are "total rubbish"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 734 views )

The issue first emerged in the porpoising technical directive (TD) issued by the FIA prior to the British Grand Prix, which gave details of plans for stricter monitoring of... read more »

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FIA's hint at flexing floors of interest to shocked Mercedes

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 930 views )

While the main focus of the revised technical directive was aimed at preventing 'bouncing', Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff was particularly interested in the suggestion... read more »

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Aston Martin takes "hint" from FIA's F1 floor flexing clampdown

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1632 views )

As well as clarifying the metric for measuring aerodynamic oscillations, the TD focused on plank wear and flexing, with a clear suggestion that some teams have been taking... read more »

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Marko: Max’s wing problem now ‘fixed and resolved’

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 735 views )

Max Verstappen's flexing rear wing has been "fixed" says Helmut Marko. read more »

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Protests 'already' lodged over Red Bull's flapping wing

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1161 views )

It seems the complaints are already arriving regarding the flexing Red Bull rear wing in Baku. read more »

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Alpine: Lighter rivals helped out 'massively' by F1 floor stay concession

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 872 views )

F1's move to ground effect designs this season triggered headaches in early testing with most outfits suffering from their cars bouncing down the straights.Several teams... read more »

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F1 teams to 'self-police' one another if flexing rules broken

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 733 views )

Ross Brawn has no doubt the F1 teams will 'self-police' one another this season if the ongoing sensitivity regarding flexing continues with the new aerodynamic... read more »

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F1 vows to clamp down on potential flexing floor "abuse"

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 2659 views )

The FIA has vowed to act if it finds teams "abuse" the aerodynamics around the floor of their cars this season which is a vital area to performance. read more »

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Mercedes set for Bahrain F1 upgrade as it chases porpoising solution

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 575 views )

The Brackley-based squad was affected this week by the bouncing car phenomenon that struck a number of teams throughout the first pre-season test at Barcelona in Spain.And, as... read more »

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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 622 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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Horner explains Mercedes W12 ‘score mark’ image

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 628 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has explained an image taken of a score mark on the Mercedes rear wing, which he believes proves it is flexing. read more »

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Red Bull seeing 'ghosts' with rear wing accusations, says Mercedes boss Toto Wolff

over 3 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 919 views )

Toto Wolff says Red Bull is seeing "ghosts" after his rival team principal Christian Horner claimed scuff marks on the rear wing of the Mercedes were linked to... read more »

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Horner reveals FIA to introduce rear-wing test after qualifying

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 759 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has revealed the FIA will introduce a new rear wing test after qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix in a move that could clarify claims... read more »

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Mercedes: New F1 engine power boost won't last long

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 818 views )

The world champion's straightline speed performance at the Brazilian Grand Prix proved critical in allowing him to charge from the back of the grid in the Interlagos... read more »

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'Clearly something going on' with Mercedes F1 rear wing - Verstappen

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 851 views )

Max Verstappen explained he touched Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 car in parc ferme after qualifying in Brazil because Red Bull suspects Mercedes' rear wing is flexing. read more »

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Verstappen suspected Hamilton’s wing was flexing in parc ferme incident

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 617 views )

Max Verstappen says he suspected Lewis Hamilton's rear wing was flexing prior to checking the element post-qualifying on Friday. After the session, Verstappen was spotted... read more »

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Verstappen suspected "flexing" in Mercedes F1 rear wing touch incident

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 821 views )

The championship leader was fined €50,000 for touching Hamilton's rear wing after he finished second to his title rival in conventional qualifying on Friday at Interlagos,... read more »

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Red Bull claim FIA "disingenuous" if it fails to investigate front wings after Mercedes footage

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1164 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes it would be "disingenuous" of the FIA not to investigate flexing front wings after recent footage of Mercedes'... read more »

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FIA ‘are looking into’ Mercedes’ flexing front wing

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1527 views )

Red Bull boss Christian Horner spoke of "payback" against Mercedes after the French Grand Prix, and he may be getting it in more than one way. read more »

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FIA adds stickers to all F1 cars to check wing flexing in Baku

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 769 views )

The FIA is ramping up its flexi-wing policing amid the threat of a protest over Formula 1's ongoing saga. read more »

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FIA introduce locator dots to check on wing flexing as F1 protest looms

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 670 views )

The FIA has placed locator dots on the wings of all cars at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix as part of its clampdown on potential illegal flexing. read more »

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Haas "on the limit" of rear-wing flexing - Steiner

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 730 views )

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has revealed the team is "on the limit" with its rear-wing flexing. read more »

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Ferrari 'redesign required' after "exploiting" rear wing flexing - Binotto

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 982 views )

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has revealed Ferrari is among the teams that have been exploiting flexible rear wings this season ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. read more »

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Alfa Romeo blasts FIA's flexi-wing clampdown 'a joke'

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2152 views )

The FIA is introducing new tests from the French GP to ensure that rear wings are not flexing too much and handing some teams a straightline speed advantage on the... read more »

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Wolff: F1 risks protests with "half-baked" flexi-wing tweak

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1221 views )

With the FIA introducing a fresh clampdown on 'bendy' wings from the French GP, there is mounting concern from some outfits about the benefits their rivals can get by... read more »