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

3 days 21 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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Mercedes goes aggressive with rear wing tweak for Saudi Arabia

11 days 20 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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The high-speed venue requires a different aerodynamic configuration than last time out in Bahrain, with lower downforce and reduced drag a key aim.In most instances, the... read more »

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Sainz predicts ‘tricky’ 2024 F1 season with new DRS rule

13 days 2 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Carlos Sainz believes that it’s going to be a “tricky” 2024 Formula 1 season at certain tracks with the new rule surrounding the Drag Reduction System’s introduction. Since the... read more »

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Ferrari highlight ‘new technology’ that aided Red Bull F1 dominance

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Ferrari believes the introduction of "new technology" on Red Bull's brake calipers contributed to the mass weight reduction that inspired its Formula 1 dominance... read more »

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Red Bull reveal ‘fundamental’ enabler behind 2023 F1 dominance

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has revealed how a 20kg weight reduction was the "fundamental” enabler of the domination it enjoyed during the 2023 Formula 1 season.... read more »

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Alonso details Abu Dhabi ‘brake test’ against ‘clever Hamilton

4 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Fernando Alonso explained how his sudden reduction in speed ahead of Lewis Hamilton in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stemmed from an intent to protect his position using DRS. The... read more »

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Mercedes slash emissions during European leg of F1 season

4 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mercedes succeeded in its bid to slash emissions during the European leg of the 2023 Formula 1 season – achieving a 67% reduction for race and hospitality trucks and... read more »

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Horner: We've not seen "full impact" of Red Bull's F1 cost cap penalty yet

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Triple world champion Max Verstappen took his 16th win of the season as Red Bull continues to rewrite the record books with its outstanding RB19 car.The Mexico weekend marked... read more »

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How F1 teams have adapted their cars for Mexico's cooling headache

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 297 views )

Located at 2,200 metres, the Mexican capital's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is notorious for its huge cooling demands to offset the reduced air density.While the... read more »

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F1 drivers question tyre blanket ban sustainability claims

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 297 views )

F1's two main tyre warmer suppliers, Germany's KLS and long-established British company MA Horne, are known to be exploring ways of reducing power... read more »

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F1 targets 50kg weight reduction for 2026 machinery

6 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Formula 1 cars are likely to become shorter, narrower and lighter in 2026 as the FIA eyes a 50kg reduction in weight for the championship’s next regulation change. The FIA is... read more »

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

6 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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FIA reveals all 10 F1 teams met 2022 cost cap

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Each team will receive a certificate of compliance for meeting the cap between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022, which stands at a base of $135 million plus extras.This... read more »

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Marko, Alonso and Verstappen united in protest against FIA

7 months ago

from: GPfans.com

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Helmut Marko has joined Alonso and Verstappen's protest for the reduction of weight and size of the current F1 cars. read more »

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Red Bull shocked by F1 rivals' failure to work out vital advantage

7 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 469 views )

Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache has admitted it is 'crazy' that their fellow Formula 1 rivals have failed to work out the key to the team's enormous... read more »

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Sergio Perez may face salary and bonus reduction at Red Bull

8 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 478 views )

Sergio Perez reportedly has a clause in his contract at Red Bull which could lose him a lot of money. read more »

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Hungarian GP set for new qualifying format that will make teams suffer

8 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 351 views )

The Hungarian Grand Prix is set to introduce a new qualifying format, with a reduction in tyre allocation and change in the rules across Saturday's session. read more »

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Mercedes: F1 should make car weight a team problem

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 530 views )

As revealed by Autosport, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem are eyeing a reduction in car weight for the next rules cycle in 2026.F1's... read more »

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New F1 fuel innovation announced in big shakeup

10 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 705 views )

Formula 1 and DHL have announced that biofueled trucks will be used to deliver the European stint of the 2023 season, leading to a carbon emissions reduction of at least 60 per... read more »

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Red Bull: Mid-season aero reduction might impact Aston Martin's F1 2023 bid

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 303 views )

In the hands of Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin has been the surprise package of the 2023 F1 season, with Alonso sitting third in the standings behind Max Verstappen and Sergio... read more »

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F1 urged to rethink 'horrendous' gearbox costs

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 298 views )

While the power unit rules have already been fixed, everything related to the chassis is still under discussion, and inevitably part of the focus is on cost reduction.Gearboxes... read more »

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Brown: F1 cost cap impeding sustainability progress

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 331 views )

McLaren published its annual sustainability report on Thursday, with the team boasting significant improvements.These include a 22% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from a... read more »

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McLaren calls for cost cap changes for sustainability push

10 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 630 views )

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has called for changes to Formula 1's cost cap in order to assist the championship's drive towards greater sustainability. McLaren... read more »

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The numbers behind Red Bull's 'unbeatable' and 'genius' DRS

10 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 517 views )

Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok has revealed Red Bull's Drag Reduction System reduces their 2023 F1 car's drag by "about 25 percent".  read more »

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FIA shortens Baku DRS zone for F1 Azerbaijan GP

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Last year the second of two DRS activation points was drawn 347 metres past Turn 20, the final flat-out kink leading onto Baku's ultra-long main straight.For 2023, the... read more »