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Latest F1 news about: Overtaking

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K-Mag downforce loss at Albert Park ‘not normal’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Attacking and overtaking is easier, says Kevin Magnussen, but the loss of downforce when very close to a car ahead is now worse than before. read more »

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Bottas: Stroll's racing in Australia was 'on the limit'

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1006 views )

Valtteri Bottas has labelled Lance Stroll racing conduct at the Australian Grand Prix as "on the limit". The pair were battling for position on lap 42 of the race,... read more »

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F1 drivers admit loss of fourth DRS zone hampered overtaking in Australian GP

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 978 views )

The DRS zone, which included the curving section of track from Turn 8 to Turn 9, was removed by the FIA on safety grounds just 20 minutes before Saturday's FP3 session.It... read more »

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“Overtaking will be difficult on Sunday” – Alpine’s Alan Permane

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 855 views )

Alpine enjoyed a highly successful opening day at the Australian Grand Prix, ending Friday with Fernando Alonso in fourth and Esteban Ocon in sixth. read more »

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FIA removes one DRS zone at Albert Park on safety grounds

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Melbourne circuit had three DRS zones the last time F1 raced in the city back in 2019, but since then it has undergone substantial renovation via corner changes in a bid to... read more »

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Australian GP could deliver MotoGP-style overtake fest, says Horner

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1828 views )

As part of a push to increase overtaking opportunities around the reconfigured Albert Park circuit, the FIA has increased the number of DRS zones around the track.And a... read more »

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F1 drivers hail "exciting" new track layout despite overtaking scepticism

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1276 views )

The return of F1 to Australia for the first time since the 2020 event was cancelled because of COVID-19 has coincided with Melbourne having undertaken a revision of its Albert... read more »

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Autosport Podcast: F1 Australian GP Friday review

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 690 views )

While the world has changed off-track since then, things have changed on-track as well as the Albert Park layout has undergone significant changes for this year all in a bid to... read more »

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Gasly applauds new rules as ‘two more teams’ join midfield

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 645 views )

Pierre Gasly believes this year's new regulations have made for better racing as overtaking is "easier than before". read more »

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Bottas: Four DRS zones could make F1 Australian GP 'tactically interesting'

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1113 views )

Two years after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the race weekend just hours before practice was due to begin, the F1 paddock has returned to Melbourne for the third round... read more »

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Will a fourth DRS zone mean more overtaking in Australia?

over 4 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1101 views )

Since its introduction to the Formula 1 calendar in 1996, Melbourne's Albert Park has developed a reputation as a circuit which produces little in the way of overtaking... read more »

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Ricciardo: Melbourne track changes will deliver 'totally different' race

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1179 views )

Following a two-year hiatus triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian GP is back on the calendar this year at a revamped Melbourne track.Several corners have been... read more »

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Verstappen expects Melbourne F1 changes will 'make a big difference'

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1125 views )

Red Bull's Max Verstappen says he expects the circuit layout changes in Albert Park to "make quite a big difference" this weekend. The track has undergone... read more »

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Verstappen backs Australian GP changes to deliver overtaking boost

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 657 views )

Max Verstappen is confident the extensive changes made to the Albert Park layout will make a "big difference" to overtaking. read more »

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Horner: Haven’t seen anything like that for a long time

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 809 views )

Christian Horner has hailed the overtaking action at the front, the like of which he feels has not been seen for a long time. read more »

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The DRS tactics that gave Verstappen Saudi Arabian GP victory

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 841 views )

After losing out in Bahrain one week earlier, Verstappen managed to make it 1-1 by beating Leclerc to victory in Jeddah courtesy of an overtaking move with four laps... read more »

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Leclerc: Formula 1 currently ‘better off’ with DRS

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 985 views )

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc believes Formula 1 should continue to run the Drag Reduction System (DRS), stating overtaking would be reduced if it was scrapped. In recent... read more »

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Leclerc: F1 2022 races would be "very boring" without DRS

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1101 views )

The fight for victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix between the Monegasque driver and Max Verstappen was swung by the effectiveness of DRS.As well as it setting up some... read more »

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Saudi Arabian GP: Qualifying team notes - Williams

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 681 views )

Overtaking is going to be tricky but hopefully we have a pace advantage. read more »

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Drivers welcome new illegal overtake guidelines

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 813 views )

Carlos Sainz has welcomed the new overtaking guidelines but says more clarification is still needed from the race directors. read more »

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Bottas claims overtaking "impossible" without DRS

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1133 views )

Valtteri Bottas has declared overtaking in F1 "impossible" without the use of DRS despite the new aerodynamic regulations designed to encourage closer on-track battles. read more »

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Alonso: Following is easier, but not overtaking

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 768 views )

Following is easier now, but as for overtaking, Fernando Alonso saw little change at the Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »

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Alonso: Overtaking in F1 still difficult despite 2022 rules

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 831 views )

The new technical regulations, which placed an emphasis on downforce generated through the floor, were put in place to make it easier for cars to stay in the wake of the car in... read more »

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Verstappen has 'no point to prove' after Abu Dhabi controversy

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1178 views )

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has asserted that he has no point to prove as World Champion following last year's controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Verstappen won his... read more »

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F1 hail overtaking ‘breakthrough’ with new cars

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1210 views )

A "breakthrough" in overtaking has been made with Formula 1's new cars, believes Pat Symonds. read more »