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Lewis Hamilton voices concern over 2026 F1 rules: 'It's not going in the right direction'

7 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 359 views )

With the direction we're going, we're going slower. The cars are getting heavier." read more »

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How Williams' 2024 campaign was dictated by its early heavy car and late crashes

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 481 views )

Williams endured a problematic 2024 Formula 1 campaign, beginning the year with an overweight car, and then being forced to revert back to older, heavier parts late on due to a... read more »

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Was the penalty that handed Magnussen a race ban too harsh?

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 459 views )

Kevin Magnussen can be forgiven for feeling aggrieved by the manner in which he received a one-race ban at the Italian Grand Prix, following his minor incident with Pierre... read more »

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F1 Explained: How much does a Formula 1 car weigh in 2024?

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 277 views )

The weight of F1 cars has increased over time, with recent machines being heavier than they have ever been in the history of the sport. read more »

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No changes to F1 points distribution

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 381 views )

Following a meeting of the F1 Commission it has been decided that there will be no change to the points system, while, in the name of "driver well-being", cars are to... read more »

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Ocon expects Alpine F1 team to keep rotating heavier chassis between drivers

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 805 views )

Gasly and Ocon both scored points in Montreal amid some unease over a late position swap.But the fact that both drivers ended up in the top 10 was already a positive result for... read more »

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Ocon: Alpine rotating F1 weight disadvantage between drivers

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1077 views )

Esteban Ocon revealed Alpine that rotated which driver holds a weight disadvantage in recent Formula 1 rounds as his car was a "a couple of kilos” heavier in Canada.... read more »

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Vowles thinks no F1 team will hit minimum weight in 2026

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 510 views )

The overhaul in rules for 2026 will affect both powertrain and chassis design, with a near-50/50 split in power delivery from the internal combustion engine and the hybrid unit... read more »

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The simple rule change that could make the Monaco GP exciting again

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 862 views )

As F1 machinery has grown ever bigger and heavier, it is clear the cars have outgrown the famous streets in terms of being able to offer thrilling wheel-to-wheel action.On... read more »

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F1 eyes lightweight halo from 2026

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 856 views )

As F1 moves towards its all-new rules era with revamped turbo hybrid engines, motor racing's governing body has laid out ambitious plans for a change of car concept... read more »

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Video: Carbon Fibre vs Liveries - What F1 Needs to Bring Colour Back

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 685 views )

F1's 2024 season may have kicked off, but during the pre-season events, bare carbon fibre kept catching our eyes. It was an interesting novelty a few years ago, but in... read more »

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New Aston Martin F1 safety car breaks cover in Bahrain

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 567 views )

Since 2021, safety car duties have been shared between long-standing supplier Mercedes - which runs a 720bhp AMG GT Black Series track-focused sports car - and the upgraded... read more »

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F1 could ditch 18-inch wheels for 2026 in bid to drop car weight

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 698 views )

F1 chiefs have been clear for a while now that one must-do element of new rules for 2026 is dropping car weight. While work continues on the all-new active aerodynamics that... read more »

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Russell's Singapore GP crash "most horrendous feeling in the world"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 708 views )

Both Mercedes drivers made a late pitstop for medium Pirelli tyres as they sought to challenge eventual race winner Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris on their aging hards.But as... read more »

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Alonso: F1 car size a bigger problem than weight

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 671 views )

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso believes that the size of Formula 1 cars is a bigger problem than their weight. Over the last several years, F1 cars have become both bigger and... read more »

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Formula 1 chiefs to make push for lighter grand prix cars 

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 757 views )

While F1's engine regulations from 2026 are set in stone, the chassis rules are far from being finalised as series bosses weigh up the direction they want to see things... read more »

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Video: How Rain Caused Havoc And Changed The Race | 2023 Monaco Grand Prix

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 935 views )

First it was a few spots then slowly but surely the rain got heavier completely upending the teams' race strategy. Watch and listen as the drivers and their engineers... read more »

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Alonso defends Monaco F1 medium tyre call as track was "99% dry" on in-lap

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 791 views )

Initial drizzle in the second sector during the race's second half bloomed into heavier rain, which prompted a series of cars to make the leap onto the intermediate tyre... read more »

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Verstappen: ‘Heavy’ F1 cars to blame for uneventful Baku race

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 718 views )

Max Verstappen says the heavier current generation of Formula 1 cars are to blame for an uneventful Azerbaijan Grand Prix. New regulations were introduced last year intended to... read more »

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AlphaTauri F1 boss challenges Tsunoda to make further improvements in 2023

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 703 views )

AlphaTauri Team Principal Franz Tost has challenged Yuki Tsunoda to make further improvements in his third year of Formula 1 after taking a significant step forward in overall... read more »

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F1 2022 Japanese GP – FP1 Results

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 644 views )

Fernando Alonso ended FP1 from the Japanese Grand Prix as the fastest driver, with the session held in wet conditions. Drivers tested the waters during the one-hour outing,... read more »

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Autosport Podcast: How F1's rules revamp shook up the pitstop arms race

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1667 views )

Last year, the FIA ruled that some of the automation should be removed from pitstops, putting more pressure on the mechanics in the stops.But the changes in the 2022 cars,... read more »

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Verstappen: No quick solution to extremely heavy F1 cars

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 806 views )

F1 cars have gotten gradually heavier over the past few rules cycles, with the 2022 regulations causing a 46kg increase, largely due to new safety improvements such as... read more »

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Verstappen chasing more front end from his Red Bull F1 car

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 869 views )

The change of F1 rules for this year to move towards ground effect cars has led to a reset in terms of how they handle.With the cars also being heavier and running much lower... read more »

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Horner: F1 needs to review "chaotic" Monaco GP start delay

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1010 views )

The start was initially delayed by FIA race director Eduardo Freitas because rain fell on the grid and a heavier downpour was expected.When it was announced that there would be... read more »