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Mercedes F1 engine tweaks have cured high-altitude weakness

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The German manufacturer had arrived at the Mexico City race concerned that title rival Red Bull would have a significant performance advantage in both power and downforce... read more »

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Mexican GP: Qualifying team notes - Pirelli

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 586 views )

As expected with more rubber laid down, the soft tyre showed a very solid performance in qualifying and so it could play a role in the final stint of the race tomorrow. read more »

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Mexican GP: Practice team notes - AlphaTauri

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 589 views )

We've been able to hit the ground running, showing a good performance and completing our test plan. read more »

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Mexican GP: Practice team notes - Red Bull

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 519 views )

There are quite a few things to look at to improve performance. It's been a positive start and we have a good feeling as a team heading into the weekend. read more »

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Norris: McLaren F1 constructors fight with Ferrari getting "tense"

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1108 views )

With five races remaining, there are just 3.5 points separating the two teams.But with Ferrari making good performance gains in recent races following the introduction of an... read more »

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Hamilton hopes Mercedes can combat 'rapid' rivals

over 4 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1035 views )

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes will try to leave "no performance on the table" at this weekend's Mexico City GP as they attempt to combat what he expects will be... read more »

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Sebastian Vettel: "We want to pick up where we left off in the US"

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 828 views )

Sebastian Vettel wants to carry the momentum from his impressive performance into the United States into this weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix. read more »

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Teams can give F1 more data to help TV broadcasts, says Mercedes engineer

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1104 views )

F1 has been offering greater data analysis through its TV broadcasts in recent years through its partnership with Amazon Web Services, focused on areas such as tyre wear, car... read more »

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How Mercedes and Red Bull have diverged on F1 brake duct ideas

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1121 views )

The modern brake duct has not escaped such a consideration, having been optimised to improve the performance of the brakes and tyres whilst also being used to influence the... read more »

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Mercedes power unit woes not solely down to Cowell exit - Wolff

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 866 views )

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has dismissed suggestions the team's recent reliability problems are down to the departure of former High Performance Powertrains... read more »

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Alfa Romeo Racing extends its partnership with MindMaze

over 4 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 839 views )

Following the previous United States Grand Prix, Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN and MindMaze announced the expansion of their partnership to optimise human performance. read more »

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Ferrari: Mexico track a boost in F1 battle with McLaren

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 921 views )

The Maranello-based team is just three-and-a-half points behind McLaren in the battle for third sport behind Mercedes and Red Bull with five races to go.And, with a recent... read more »

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Mercedes should be stronger in Mexico with "optimised" F1 engine

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1304 views )

The demands of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, which sits over 2000m above sea level, have usually equalised engine performance as a result of the air being 25% less dense... read more »

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Is Ricciardo starting to regain his F1 form?

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1373 views )

It was early 2021. Daniel Ricciardo had put his short but respectable stint at Renault behind him. He was already a proven race winner from his days at Red Bull, and his strong... read more »

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How to be an ace engineer: Simulation guru Kia Cammaerts

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1109 views )

From a little-understood niche, the significance of simulation to the motorsport industry has grown to the point that it has become essential in understanding and improving car... read more »

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Williams reject altitude worries for Mercedes engines

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 974 views )

Dave Robson, Williams' head of vehicle performance, is not worried about high altitude in Mexico and Brazil putting a strain on the Mercedes engines. read more »

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Williams to start 2022 "on the back foot" after missing Abu Dhabi test

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1084 views )

Williams head of vehicle performance Dave Robson has confirmed the team will miss the opportunity to test the new Pirelli 18-inch tyres in a post-season test at Abu Dhabi. read more »

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Mercedes denies F1 engine issues linked to Cowell's exit

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1734 views )

Toto Wolff has rubbished a suggestion Mercedes' Formula 1 engine problems have been exacerbated following the departure of former High Performance Powertrains managing... read more »

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Ferrari: Power gap to F1 rivals "not so dramatic" after engine upgrade

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 931 views )

Ferrari is confident it has managed to close the performance gap to its Formula 1 rivals following the introduction of a recent engine upgrade.  read more »

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'Valtteri didn't drop points' - Wolff defends Bottas Austin F1 race struggles

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1108 views )

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has moved to defend Valtteri Bottas's performance at the United States Grand Prix, insisting his driver "didn't drop any... read more »

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Ferrari: Power gap with Mercedes "not so dramatic" anymore

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1397 views )

Ever since its power units were affected by a 2019 technical directive, which clamped down on systems to circumvent FIA fuel sensors, Ferrari has faced an uphill battle to get... read more »

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Mercedes must avoid 'swinging between mania and depression' - Wolff

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1254 views )

Toto Wolff has warned Mercedes against 'swinging between mania and depression' as it attempts to understand the vagaries in the performance of its car. read more »

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Retirement for Mercedes would be 'catastrophic' in F1 championship battle

over 4 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1366 views )

Mercedes must juggle performance and reliability for the rest of the season because any retirement would be "catastrophic" for their Formula One title hopes, chief... read more »

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AlphaTauri's Jody Egginton: "The package has shown a good level of performance"

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1134 views )

AlphaTauri scored two points in the United States thanks to Yuki Tsunoda's ninth place, with Technical Director Jody Egginton happy with the teams pace throughout the weekend. read more »

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Alpine ‘can’t beat AlphaTauri based on pure speed’

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 812 views )

Esteban Ocon says Alpine "knows we are not as fast" as AlphaTauri but was surprised by its relative lack of performance in the United States. Alpine struggled for... read more »