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

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 225 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?

3 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 126 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

4 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 210 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

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 576 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

6 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 857 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

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 271 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

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 585 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

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 377 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

9 months ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 482 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

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 371 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 442 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"

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 475 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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 544 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 

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 577 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

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 680 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

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 552 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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 562 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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 527 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 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 481 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 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1319 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 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 591 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 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 655 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 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 734 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 »

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Bigger and heavier the wrong direction for F1, warns Newey

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 785 views )

Adrian Newey, arguably one of the finest technical directors to grace the sport, believes that F1 is going in the wrong direction with its move towards bigger, heavier cars. read more »

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Alfa Romeo: Rival teams "played games" with FIA to raise F1 weight limit

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 638 views )

F1 switched to all-new technical regulations for 2022, with cars designed to be both safer and easier to follow by others.In order to accommodate the increased weight from the... read more »