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Red Bull suspicious over rivals’ flexing F1 front wings – report

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull suspects that both McLaren and Ferrari have been running Formula 1 front wings that flex beyond the limits imposed by the FIA and threaten to do the same. According to... read more »

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10 things we learned at the 2023 F1 Japanese Grand Prix

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 441 views )

Max Verstappen and Red Bull winning Formula 1's 2023 Japanese Grand Prix by a commanding 19.4-second margin might sound a very familiar tale, but this was coming one week... read more »

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Teams welcome FIA crackdown on flexing

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 459 views )

Team bosses have spoken out in support of the FIA's clampdown on "rubbery nose boxes" which is due to come into force at Singapore. read more »

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Video: F1's 2023 Rules - 7 Tech Changes You Need To Know

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 916 views )

What have the FIA changed in F1's technical regulations for 2023? From floor changes to fight against porpoising and bouncing, to roll hoop safety changes, to banned wings... read more »

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First look: Mercedes to debut new F1 front wing in Austin

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 851 views )

A new front wing will feature in Austin that not only has a revised design in the outboard section, where the flaps meet with the endplate, it also has some interesting flow... read more »

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Russell: Spa F1 flexi floor clampdown could bring Mercedes into the mix

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1506 views )

In a move to restrict excessive car bouncing, the FIA will introduce measures aimed to halt the phenomenon by enforcing an Aerodynamic Oscillation Metric (AOM) that teams... read more »

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Russell hits out at Red Bull and Ferrari

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 807 views )

While looking forward to the summer break, George Russell is also anticipating the implementation of the measures on bouncing and flexing floors set to be introduced at Spa. read more »

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It's too late to be doing this, says Horner of flexing clampdown

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 601 views )

While insisting that it is already too late to be changing the regulations for 2023, Red Bull boss, Christian Horner insists the clampdown is only for the benefit of one team. read more »

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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 766 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

( 952 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

( 1660 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

( 773 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

( 1193 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

( 909 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 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 763 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 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 2683 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 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 596 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 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 647 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

( 645 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

( 947 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

( 775 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

( 850 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

( 880 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

( 635 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

( 862 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 »