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Alpine gets F1 spare car for first time in 2024 as lighter chassis appears in China

6 days 19 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

( 191 views )

The French manufacturer has fast-tracked an upgraded floor for this weekend's round in Shanghai aimed at bringing more performance after its difficult start to the... read more »

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Verstappen unsure F1 heading in right direction on 2026 rules

12 days 9 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 221 views )

Max Verstappen has voiced concerns over whether Formula 1 is heading in the right direction with plans for active aero for the sport’s 2026 regulation overhaul. The... read more »

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2026 cars to be more powerful, lighter and with less downforce

27 days 13 hours ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 227 views )

F1's technical boss, Pat Symonds sheds further light on the sport's plans for the raft of rules to be introduced in 2026. read more »

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Video: The Funniest Moments Of The 2023 Season

4 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 335 views )

Bwoken trophies, Sergio "CHECO" PEREZ!, outtakes, dancing mechanics and more as we look back on the lighter moments from the season. For more F1® videos, visit... read more »

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FIA reveals radical new look for F1 cars

4 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 329 views )

The FIA plans to have smaller, slower and lighter cars when the 2026 Formula 1 regulations arrive in just over two years' time. read more »

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Pirelli

5 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 317 views )

It's hard to see the C5 coming into play, unless someone wants to gamble in the final stages on exploiting the Soft's grip advantage over a used Hard, with a lighter car. read more »

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Pirelli target smaller F1 tyres for 2026

5 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 124 views )

Pirelli Motorsport boss Mario Isola said that “the target is not a secret” regarding a smaller, lighter tyre construction for the 2026 Formula 1 season. A key target of the... read more »

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Pirelli expecting lighter and smaller F1 tyre brief for 2026

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 330 views )

To boost the relationship between F1 technology and road cars, tyre size grew from 26.4 inches (13-inch wheel rims) to 28.3 inches (18-inch rims) for the arrival of ground... read more »

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Ferrari guru outlines major F1 car change 'all drivers' would favour

6 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 412 views )

Ferrari sporting director Diego Ioverno says most drivers would favour lighter and smaller F1 cars - but warns prioritising the change at the expense of safety in the sport. read more »

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F1 2026 rule details emerge: Smaller cars with 40 per cent less downforce

7 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 292 views )

New information about the 2026 F1 regulations has emerged with plans to make the cars significantly smaller and lighter.  read more »

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2026 F1 cars to be smaller and lighter

8 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 325 views )

Finally the FIA appears to be listening to drivers and fans as the 2026 rules overhaul is likely to see cars lighter and smaller. read more »

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F1 targets 50kg weight reduction for 2026 machinery

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 278 views )

Formula 1 cars are likely to become shorter, narrower and lighter in 2026 as the FIA eyes a 50kg reduction in weight for the championship’s next regulation change. The FIA is... read more »

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Leclerc wants lighter F1 cars combined with ‘very impressive’ downforce

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 231 views )

Charles Leclerc has challenged Formula 1 to strike a compromise between making the next generation of cars lighter whilst retaining the "very impressive" downforce... read more »

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Leclerc hopes F1 finds balance between lighter cars and "very impressive" downforce

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 265 views )

The ballooning weight of current-era F1 cars has become increasingly unpopular with drivers and teams, with this year's minimum weight of 798kg well over 200kg higher... read more »

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F1 eyes lighter, simpler and noisier engines

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 397 views )

With F1 committed to using fully sustainable fuels from 2026 rather than going down an all-electric route, thoughts are already being put towards what type of power unit the... read more »

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Mercedes demand huge change to F1 regulations

10 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 623 views )

Mercedes technical director James Allison agrees with F1 bosses that cars need to be lighter and has called for regulation changes. read more »

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Verstappen: It's "unrealistic" to expect much lighter F1 cars

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 448 views )

The weight of Formula 1 cars has ballooned by 200kg over the past two decades, with the 2023 minimum weight of 798kg for an empty car setting a new record.The excessive weight... read more »

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Video: F1 2023 Canadian GP - Everything You Need To Know

11 months ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 778 views )

Formula 1 jumps over to Canada this weekend, with Red Bull looking set to clinch their 100th F1 win. But can Mercedes, Ferrari or Aston Martin (or anyone else) steal the... read more »

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FIA chief Ben Sulayem outlines key demand for future F1 cars

11 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 449 views )

FIA chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem thinks F1 must find a way for cars to become lighter in the future, particularly ahead of 2026 when there is a cycle of new engine regulations. read more »

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We need lighter F1 cars, admits Ben Sulayem

11 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 444 views )

As F1 cars reach almost 800kg, FIA president, Mohammed ben Sulayem admits that moving forward the weight limit must be reduced. read more »

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'Everybody wants it' - FIA president calls for lighter cars

11 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 477 views )

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has called for cars to become lighter when the next set of technical regulations come around in 2026. In a major shake-up to Formula 1's... read more »

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Formula 1 chiefs to make push for lighter grand prix cars 

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 487 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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Plan to reduce 2023 F1 car weight dropped despite team opposition

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 531 views )

The 2023 F1 technical regulations were published some time ago with the reduction from 798kgs to 796kgs highlighted as part of a general push to eventually have lighter... read more »

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F1 targets lighter, shorter cars

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 532 views )

The FIA's head of single-seater technical matters, Nikolas Tombazis admits that going forward the sport is seeking to make cars leaner and thereby hopefully meaner. read more »

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F1 planning lighter and shorter cars in 2026

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 341 views )

Formula 1 is hoping to introduce lighter and shorter cars for the 2026 season, when new power unit regulations will also be launched. One of the most common complaints that... read more »