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Video: F1 2024 Australian Grand Prix Preview - Everything You Need To Know

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 245 views )

After a week's break, Formula 1 trades the desert for the land down under, racing in Australia's Albert Park. After two dominant Red Bull one-two wins, there can be... read more »

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BBS detail safety revisions to F1 wheel design

3 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 281 views )

Formula 1’s wheel provider BBS has detailed the measures taken with its F1 wheel redesign to improve safety. BBS introduced the new 18-inch wheel rims ahead of the 2022 season,... read more »

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F1's wheel rims made stronger to address loose tyre problems

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 404 views )

Since 2022, BBS has been the standard supplier of wheel rims for all teams as the FIA sought to help bring down costs for competitors.One area of key focus for BBS since the... read more »

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Pirelli expecting lighter and smaller F1 tyre brief for 2026

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 330 views )

To boost the relationship between F1 technology and road cars, tyre size grew from 26.4 inches (13-inch wheel rims) to 28.3 inches (18-inch rims) for the arrival of ground... read more »

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Alfa Romeo reveals revised F1 livery for Belgian GP

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 527 views )

Alfa Romeo launched a partnership with Kick before the start of the 2023 season, with its Spa livery the first occasion the new streaming platform receives a prominent spot on... read more »

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How F1's bigger wheels have impacted car designs

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 760 views )

Some areas of the cars required a deeper analysis to understand their implications - with perhaps one of the biggest being the shift in size of wheel rims from 13 to... read more »

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Horner: Fine margins on 2022 compounds behind Perez's F1 tyre struggles

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1502 views )

Throughout his F1 career, Perez has carved out a reputation as being one of the strongest drivers when it comes to tyre management, particularly during his stints with Sauber... read more »

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The technology on show in Abu Dhabi F1 testing ahead of new-look 2022

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 398 views )

Testing with these cars has been ongoing throughout 2021 but this is the first time all of them have been used together, allowing for a much larger pool of data to be collected... read more »

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Pirelli trialled 30 prototypes during 2022 tyre testing

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 3082 views )

Pirelli says it trialled 30 prototype specifications of the new-for-2022 tyres as the company prepares to switch to 18-inch rims from next season. Pirelli has undertaken 28... read more »

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Video: The Illegal Formula 1 Innovations Making A Come Back In 2022

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 765 views )

Formula 1's 2022 cars may look completely new, but what about the illegal ideas that are returning for the new wave of F1 machines? From venturi tunnels to wheel covers... read more »

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Pirelli postpones Fiorano tyre test as Bahrain sorts ‘specific measures’

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1117 views )

Pirelli and Ferrari have postponed this week's planned wet tyre test due to company restrictions over the Covid-19 outbreak. Formula 1 will introduce 18-inch tyre rims for... read more »

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Leclerc kicks off 2021 tyre testing as Pirelli releases schedule

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 732 views )

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc kicked off full testing of Pirelli's 18-inch tyres at Jerez on Saturday, as the company released details of its 2020 programme. Formula 1... read more »

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FIA opens tenders for standard Formula 1 brake systems and wheel rims

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 915 views )

The FIA has opened the tenders for standard brake systems and wheel rims in Formula 1 from 2021 as part of its ongoing push to drive down costs for teams read more »

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Video: Inside Mercedes' controversial F1 wheel rims

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1715 views )

Mercedes' wheel rims have been subject to much discussion inside and outside the F1 paddock in recent weeks, but despite getting clearance from the FIA that it believes... read more »

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Mercedes denies wheel rims caused 'F3' performance in Mexico

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1409 views )

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists that his team's decision to race without its cooling rear wheel rims did not contribute to its W09 behaving like "an F3 car" in... read more »

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FIA to clarify F1 wheel rim rules amid focus on Mercedes design

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 783 views )

The FIA will issue a technical directive clarifying what Formula 1 teams can and cannot do with cooling of wheel rims and spacers after recent controversy around Mercedes read more »

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Mercedes wheel rims given all-clear

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 671 views )

Wheel rims used by Mercedes, whose legality had been questioned by rival teams, have been given the green light by the stewards in Mexico. read more »

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Why Mercedes' wheel rims have become F1's latest tech controversy

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1396 views )

The fierce battle between Mercedes and Ferrari means incremental gains have been incredibly important in swinging momentum one way or the other in Formula 1's 2018 title fight read more »

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F1 teams and FIA set to discuss Mercedes wheel rim controversy

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 886 views )

Formula 1 teams are set to be involved in talks with the FIA about the controversy over wheel rims, amid the recent focus surrounding what Mercedes has been up to read more »

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Mercedes modified wheel rims to avoid Ferrari Austin protest risk

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 975 views )

The risk of a post-race protest from Ferrari prompted Mercedes to make modifications to its radical wheel rim design ahead of the United States Grand Prix, Autosport has learned read more »

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Tyres Blankets Banned and Low-Profile Tyres Introduced For 2021 F1 Season

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 701 views )

Formula 1 will introduce 18 inch rims with low profile tyres and a ban on tyre blankets for the 2021 Formula 1 season, with the tender process open for the next tyre supplier... read more »

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Williams pins Lance Stroll's punctures on overheating rims

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1376 views )

Williams pins Lance Stroll's punctures on overheating rims read more »

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Michelin's plans will add nothing to F1 - Christian Horner

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1424 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is against Michelin's plans to introduce 18-inch rims and more durable tyres in Formula One. Michelin and current tyre supplier... read more »

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Hembery surprised by Michelin's demands

over 8 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1566 views )

Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery says he is surprised by the demands made by rival company Michelin ahead of the bidding process for the 2017-19 tyre contract. Pirelli... read more »

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Michelin applies to become sole tyre supplier from 2017

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 960 views )

Michelin has applied to be Formula One's official tyre supplier from 2017 onwards with 18-inch rims. The deadline for the FIA's tender process closes on June 17 and... read more »