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The truth about F1 rule changes

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 546 views )

The wait is finally over. There are some laudable targets behind the changes to the Formula 1 aero regulations, described by many as the most significant since the banning of... read more »

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Bahrain to feature three DRS zones for F1 season opener

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The Bahrain International Circuit will have three Drag Reduction System (DRS) zones for drivers to utilise during their laps this weekend. DRS can be used freely inside the... read more »

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Verstappen: New F1 cars no longer have "uncontrollable" moments following

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 780 views )

F1 overhauled its technical regulations for the 2022 season, focusing on the reduction in dirty air coming off cars to allow for closer wheel-to-wheel racing and more on-track... read more »

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FIA ready to be flexible on bendy F1 bodywork checks

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 539 views )

Ahead of the new F1 season, motor racing's governing body is mindful teams could try to make the most of bendy wings or floors to give themselves a performance... read more »

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Mercedes: F1 2022 pace will be ‘relatively similar’ to 2021

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 506 views )

Formula 1 cars will have a level of performance "relatively similar" to its previous-specification machinery, according to Mercedes Technical Director Mike Elliott.... read more »

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McLaren expects 'extremely high' rate of F1 development in 2022

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 702 views )

After a one-year delay F1 is finally introducing its much-anticipated new technical regulations in 2022, drastically overhauling the aerodynamics in a bid to improve... read more »

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Williams expect ‘short-term pain’ from wind tunnel changes

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 390 views )

A reduction in their amount of time in the wind tunnel is expected to inconvenience Williams initially in 2022. read more »

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Verstappen suspected Hamilton’s wing was flexing in parc ferme incident

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 621 views )

Max Verstappen says he suspected Lewis Hamilton's rear wing was flexing prior to checking the element post-qualifying on Friday. After the session, Verstappen was spotted... read more »

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Hamilton was 'devastated' by DSQ but asserts he 'can't give up'

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 886 views )

Lewis Hamilton says he was "devastated" to learn he had been disqualified from Friday's Formula 1 qualifying session in Sao Paulo. The seven-time world champion... read more »

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Hamilton excluded from qualifying session

over 3 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 528 views )

Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton has been excluded from the qualifying session after the FIA detected a technical infringement with the drag reduction system of his car... read more »

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Verstappen fined for touching Hamilton’s car after qualifying

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 521 views )

Max Verstappen has been handed a €50,000 fine following an incident that occurred in parc ferme following Saturday's qualifying session in Brazil. Verstappen was spotted... read more »

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Hamilton Fastest in Sao Paulo Qualifying But Under Investigation for Possible DRS Infringement

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 449 views )

Lewis Hamilton was fastest in Qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix but is under investigation for a technical infringement surrounding his Drag Reduction System. read more »

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Teams' reactions after Sao Paulo qualifying

over 3 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 764 views )

Powered by a fresh internal combustion engine, reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton secured the pole position for today's Sprint race, beating his title rival Max... read more »

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F1 stewards adjourn Hamilton DRS rule break hearing at Brazilian GP

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 597 views )

Hamilton topped qualifying at Interlagos on Friday afternoon, beating title rival Max Verstappen by four-tenths of a second at the end of Q3.But FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer... read more »

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Alonso believes Formula 1 will 'always need' DRS

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 939 views )

F1 cars have been fitted with DRS (drag reduction system) since 2011, allowing drivers within one second of the car ahead to open a flap on the rear wing that gives them... read more »

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Capito: F1 teams shouldn't wait for FIA on carbon footprint reduction

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1160 views )

Capito was speaking on Wednesday as the Grove team launched its own sustainability programme, with a clear target of becoming climate positive by 2030.The Williams Racing... read more »

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F1 set to mandate rookie running during practice from 2022

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 596 views )

Formula 1 teams will have to field rookie drivers during select practice sessions in 2022 as part of a bid to aid up-and-coming racers. Track time for young drivers has been... read more »

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Why Red Bull F1 switch is like a 'different category' to Perez

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1244 views )

Having arrived at the Milton Keynes-based team full of confidence, and declaring ambitions to out-perform the car he had underneath him, the 2021 F1 season has not been as... read more »

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Full-scale 2022 show car provides first look at F1’s future

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 686 views )

Formula 1 is set to undergo a major overhaul to its technical regulations next year, with the introduction of an all-new chassis it hopes will boost overtaking. The 2022 rules... read more »

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Shovlin: Cost cap makes big accidents "quite a concern"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1101 views )

This year F1 introduced an annual $145 million cost cap, followed by a further $5 million year-on-year reduction in subsequent seasons.The cap meant F1's largest teams... read more »

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Hamilton: F1 floor rule changes introduced to 'peg back' Mercedes

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1069 views )

While the teams were required to carry over the vast majority of their 2020 car designs for use this season, changes to F1's technical rules mandated that a... read more »

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Red Bull been through "pain" of F1 cost cap redundancies

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1176 views )

Last year, F1 teams agreed to slash the championship's planned cost cap from $175million to $145million starting in 2021, followed by a further $5million year-on-year... read more »

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Williams won't sacrifice brand for "last drop of sponsor money" in F1

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1230 views )

Williams unveiled its new car for the 2021 season last week, presenting a heavily-revised livery that saw it adopt a striking new white, blue and yellow colour scheme.The FW43B... read more »

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Ferrari Expecting Improved Straight-Line Speed with SF21 in 2021 - Mattia Binotto

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 689 views )

Mattia Binotto is confident Ferrari will have a much better 2021 season than in 2020 after improvements to the power unit and a reduction in drag on the SF21. read more »

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F1 reveals audience figures for 2020, strong social growth

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 847 views )

Formula 1's TV audience suffered a slight dip in 2020, a trait organisers have attributed to a reduced calendar, but enjoyed strong growth on social media platforms. On... read more »