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We need lighter F1 cars, admits Ben Sulayem

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 508 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

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 572 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 

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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Plan to reduce 2023 F1 car weight dropped despite team opposition

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 605 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

( 582 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

( 400 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 »

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How carbonfibre technology is shaping F1's new era

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 759 views )

In fact, just like with every other area of current grand prix machinery, teams are constantly seeking marginal gain improvements to help make them winners.Taken down to its... read more »

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Red Bull to build revised, lighter monocoque?

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 504 views )

A report in the German media claims that Red Bull is in the process of building a new, lighter chassis in time for the second half of the season. read more »

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Video: Aramco | Powered by How | Episode 1: Lighter Equals Faster

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 580 views )

Building a fast F1 car comes down to the tiniest details. Even a lick of paint can make a difference. In this first episode of Powered by How, brought to you by our title... read more »

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Can F1 turn back from its heavyweight path?

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 672 views )

I once read that aeroplanes are like people, they get fatter and bigger with time. And you could say the same about racing cars.This year's Formula 1 cars are the heaviest... read more »

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Lighter RB18 still needs F1 'Weight Watchers' plan, says Red Bull

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 788 views )

The Milton Keynes-based team has found its chances against Ferrari in the early part of the season compromised by its car being well over the minimum weight limit - with some... read more »

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Williams copied Aston Martin's paint trick in Melbourne

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 678 views )

Williams were another team to decide they could make their car lighter by removing some paint. read more »

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How Red Bull began its RB18 F1 weight-saving push in Melbourne

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 662 views )

Its 2022 challenger is understood to be one of the heaviest cars on the grid, and part of a raft of updates that are expected over the next few races is believed to include the... read more »

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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 846 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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Mazepin may have to stick with his ‘fat’ chassis

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 665 views )

Haas are trying to repair Nikita Mazepin's much-preferred lighter chassis so he can use it again this season. read more »

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Mazepin unsure if he has to use 'too fat' Haas F1 chassis for final races

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 873 views )

Earlier this year, the Russian complained that he was running a chassis that was heavier than the one used by teammate Mick Schumacher.Finally, at the Belgian Grand Prix,... read more »

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Leclerc: Flat-out sprint was like F1's refuelling era

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 974 views )

The Ferrari driver revealed that starting the short event at Silverstone on Saturday with a lighter fuel load and thus a more nimble car reminded him of the sport's... read more »

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Aston Martin reveals details of overhauled 1,000bhp Valkyrie AMR Pro

over 3 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1183 views )

Aston Martin has revealed the 1000bhp Valkyrie AMR Pro, an 'extreme' track-only version of its new hypercar that sits lower, lighter and wider on the race track,... read more »

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Steiner gifted Mazepin a spinning top to show his lighter side

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 782 views )

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner said he gifted driver Nikita Mazepin a spinning toy to show the Russian’s lighter side, amidst a lot of negative reaction on social media.... read more »

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Video: The Genius Ways F1 Cars Illegally Used Weight To Their Advantage

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 911 views )

Formula 1 teams will often use genius, sneaky and illegal innovations to sidestep the rules, especially regarding the FIA's minimum weight rule. The lighter a car, the... read more »

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Kubica: Lighter cars would mean better racing

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 894 views )

Alfa Romeo reserve driver Robert Kubica believes making cars lighter is the easiest way to improve racing in F1. read more »

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Vettel wants to ‘get rid of some downforce’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 883 views )

Sebastian Vettel says that although the current Formula 1 cars have "phenomenal" levels of downforce, he wouldn't mind getting rid of some to create lighter cars. read more »

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Working group targets lighter engines for 2021 F1 regulations

over 7 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1114 views )

At the most recent meeting of the engine working group last Tuesday it emerged that constructors are looking for an engine formula that will provide simpler and lighter... read more »

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Wolff: W08 has not lost five kilograms

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1066 views )

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has denied claims that the W08 arrived in Spain five kilograms lighter than in Russia. read more »

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F1 steering change helped Lance Stroll's change in fortunes in China

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 3200 views )

Williams driver Lance Stroll believes a switch to lighter power steering contributed to him reaching Q3 for the first time in his Formula 1 career in the Chinese Grand Prix read more »