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Formula 1 chiefs to make push for lighter grand prix cars 

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 887 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

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 921 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

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 881 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

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 643 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 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1587 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 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 749 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 4 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 869 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1032 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1088 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 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 987 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 917 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1375 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 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 932 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1175 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1333 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 5 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1477 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 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1252 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 5 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1241 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 6 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1083 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 6 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1058 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 9 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1380 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 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1302 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 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 3536 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 »

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Smedley future in doubt

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1433 views )

After Williams engineer Rob Smedley expressed his desire to take up a lighter role in Formula 1, team boss Claire Williams said his role could change in the near future. read more »

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Alonso turns grid upside down

over 9 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1371 views )

Fernando Alonso has attempted to see the lighter side of his and Lewis Hamilton's massive Belgian GP grid penalties, as the former team-mates get set to share the back row... read more »