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Symonds: F1 will reduce downforce on next-gen 2026 cars

16 hours 31 minutes ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Formula 1 Chief Technical Officer Pat Symonds has insisted the series wants to reduce the downforce on the cars for the forthcoming technical regulations in 2026. The power... read more »

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Perez given three place drop for impeding in Australia qualifying

5 days 21 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Sergio Perez has been demoted three places on the starting grid for tomorrow’s Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix after he impeded Nico Hulkenberg during qualifying. Hulkenberg... read more »

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F1 set to abandon possible switch to 16-inch tyres for 2026

13 days 16 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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The smaller rim size was under consideration largely as part of ongoing efforts by the FIA to reduce the overall weight of the 2026 cars.However, the change was opposed by... read more »

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Why Adrian Newey was initially depressed by F1 2022 rules

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The 2022 regulations cycle put much more emphasis on exploiting the ground effect to reduce how much cars were affected by turbulent air from the cars in front, in a bid to... read more »

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Szafnauer: F1 rivals broke ‘gentleman’s agreement’ on Renault engine disparity

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Former Alpine Formula 1 boss Otmar Szafnauer has claimed the team's rivals broke a "gentleman's agreement" which would have allowed engine supplier Renault... read more »

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F1 tech review: Williams claws up from the back of the grid

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Let's take a look at the FW45's finer details and how it was modified during the season in order to make that leap forward in the pecking order. Photo by: Giorgio... read more »

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Vasseur: Japan F1 Ferrari upgrade left Leclerc in "much better shape"

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Ferrari brought a new floor to Suzuka in September in a bid to improve its aerodynamic efficiency.The revamp featured changes to the front floor fences, floor edge, mid floor... read more »

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Domenicali expects rivals to close Red Bull race pace gap in 2024

4 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expects Red Bull's rivals to reduce the reigning champion’s consistent advantage in race trim next season. Red Bull enjoyed unparalleled... read more »

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Pirelli target smaller F1 tyres for 2026

4 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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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Verstappen leads calls to scrap ‘extremely dangerous’ F1 rule

5 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Max Verstappen has led calls to remove or alter the “extremely dangerous” directive issued on Thursday which prevents drivers from stopping in the pit lane. In recent races,... read more »

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Perez reacts to sweeping F1 paddock changes at Mexican Grand Prix

5 months ago

from: GPfans.com

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Sergio Perez has applauded Formula 1's efforts to reduce the number of people in the paddock to ensure greater security, while also allowing the drivers to enjoy the... read more »

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F1 drivers respond to Mexico paddock changes

5 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The promoters of the Mexico Cty Grand Prix have been hard at work to reduce the security risk to Formula 1 drivers this weekend. Last year, the huge swathes of VIPs and members... read more »

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Horner explains why mandated F1 pitstops wouldn’t ‘make sense’

5 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner claims implementing mandated pitstops into Formula 1 on a permanent basis wouldn't "make sense" for the series.... read more »

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Williams against Andretti entry but would welcome General Motors into F1

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The FIA has approved Andretti's new team bid meaning the American entry, working with General Motors firm Cadillac, must now seek approval from series rights holder... read more »

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F1 team keen to avoid 'stress' of team orders favouring star driver

6 months ago

from: GPfans.com

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Amid accusations of bias within McLaren, team principal Andrea Stella has expressed his intention to reduce the use of team orders that appear to favour Lando Norris. read more »

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Vandoorne hopes Peugeot WEC deal won't compromise Aston Martin F1 reserve role

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Vandoorne has shared the Aston reserve job with Felipe Drugovich this year, essentially fitting in trips to grands prix around the Formula E calendar.As well as driving the... read more »

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The new F1 floor that helped Ferrari beat Mercedes in Japan

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The aim of the update was to reduce some of the losses being generated along the floor's length, which in-turn will have helped result in an uptick in performance too. The... read more »

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Aston Martin must consider Stroll exit unless pace improves – Rosberg

7 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg asserts that Aston Martin will have to consider dropping Lance Stroll if he fails to reduce the deficit to his team-mate. Stroll... read more »

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F1 targets 50kg weight reduction as part of 2026 rules revamp

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Motor racing's governing body is currently hard at work putting in place outline chassis regulations for the next rules era that will kick off in 2026.As well as a planned... read more »

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Leclerc might seek revenge after tight Monza battle, F1 champion warns

7 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 389 views )

Nico Rosberg believes that the Ferrari drivers went too far in their epic Monza battle and that both of them need to be sat down by the boss to reduce the risk of escalation in... read more »

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Haas drivers unsure on ATA qualifying format ahead of Monza trial

7 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Haas drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen admit they remain unsure about the Alternative Tyre Allocation (ATA) qualifying format that will be trialled again at this... read more »

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Verstappen sometimes questions if hectic F1 lifestyle "is still worth it"

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 431 views )

Verstappen has repeatedly voiced his concerns over F1's growing calendar, which will peak at 24 races next year and involve nearly 200,000 miles of air travel despite... read more »

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Andretti: ‘Spectacular’ Verstappen will not disrupt US F1 interest

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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1978 Formula 1 World Champion Mario Andretti insists that Max Verstappen's current dominance will not reduce the American market's ever-rising interest in the sport.... read more »

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Red Bull to reduce junior driver count – Horner

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 505 views )

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner says its planning to cut back on the number of drivers within its junior ranks beyond this year. The Austrian outfit has been renowned... read more »

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Stella defends F1 rules: Low-drag tracks are now a problem

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 421 views )

To help reduce the dirty air produced and allow cars to follow one another more closely, the design rulebook was reset for 2022 to move to ground-effects and away from complex... read more »