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Ferrari brings new F1 ca floor to Japan in bid to boost efficiency

4 days 51 minutes ago

from: Autosport.com

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With the team hunting further success after its triumph in Singapore last weekend, it is evaluating a revamped floor configuration at Suzuka. The team says that revisions to... read more »

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McLaren reveals bold sidepod solution as part of Singapore F1 upgrade

10 days 19 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Woking-based team had made a significant number of revisions to its MCL-60 for this weekend's race around the Marina Bay circuit as it bids to lift its performance in... read more »

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AlphaTauri brings major update package to F1 Singapore GP

10 days 20 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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The aero updates include a revised and wider engine cover, a modified floor body, floor edge and diffuser, new sidepod inlets, and changes to the mirrors.Explaining the floor... read more »

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Stella: "Unacceptable" crash shows McLaren F1 drivers put themselves above team

22 days 11 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

( 120 views )

On lap 24 of 51, the McLaren pair came to blows at the first chicane as rookie racer Piastri re-joined the Monza track alongside earlier-stopping Norris in a dice for what was... read more »

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Mercedes still making big strides despite 2024 F1 focus - Shovlin

25 days 19 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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For the Dutch Grand Prix last weekend, Mercedes equipped its W14 machine with a revised floor edge, sidepod inlet and beam wing - all devised to chiefly improve performance at... read more »

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How the downwash solution ended up winning F1's sidepod war

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 272 views )

However, despite some clearly more prescriptive regulations, there were distinct differences between each machine, with the sidepods, in particular, offering a wide variety of... read more »

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Video: F1 2023's Technical Evolutions Explained

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 302 views )

How have F1's technical and aero battles evolved over the first half of the 2023 season? From Red Bull's unprecedented pace to McLaren's mammoth gains, the... read more »

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'You question everything' - Mercedes explain late switch of sidepod concept

about 1 month ago

from: Crash.Net

( 386 views )

Mercedes' chief technical officer Mike Elliott has detailed the team's decision to change their sidepod concept during the 2023 F1 season.  read more »

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Why Mercedes' F1 sidepod changes are still only a makeshift solution

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 313 views )

The centrepiece to those changes was made to its sidepods, and builds on the conceptual shift taken at the Monaco Grand Prix when it opted to abandon the 'zeropod'... read more »

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Sainz criticises Piastri's "optimistic" move in Spa F1 clash which led both to DNF

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 279 views )

The pair came together on the opening lap of Sunday's Spa race, with Sainz, who started fourth, locking up and colliding with Piastri on the inside of Turn 1.The McLaren... read more »

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Perez: Hamilton "in a bit of a hurry" in Spa F1 sprint clash

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 233 views )

Hamilton tried to pass the Mexican heading into Stavelot, and they made side-to-side contact, with the left front wheel of the Mercedes hitting the Red Bull's sidepod.The... read more »

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Mercedes to debut significant upgrades in Spa

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 208 views )

Mercedes's latest upgrade has broken cover in Spa as teams are preparing their cars for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. The eight-time world champion team is set... read more »

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Mercedes debuts new sidepod design in Belgium

2 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 283 views )

Mercedes is pushing ahead with its development programme in an attempt to regain some ground in the fight for “best of the rest”, which currently belongs to McLaren following... read more »

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Aero expert reveals secret behind Red Bull's dramatic new upgrades

2 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 253 views )

F1 technical expert Sam Collins has revealed how Red Bull and chief technical officer Adrian Newey have been able to produce their new sidepod update within the constraints of... read more »

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Alfa Romeo reveals revised F1 livery for Belgian GP

2 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 371 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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Ocon's seat broke in two pieces after Hungary F1 crash sent him airborne

2 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 270 views )

Alfa Romeo driver Guanyu Zhou appeared to trigger anti-stall when he attempted to launch from fifth on the grid after starring in qualifying. As he worked to recover, he nosed... read more »

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McLaren delays Hungary F1 upgrade package

2 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 235 views )

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella stated that "pretty much every single aerodynamic part" on the MCL60 machine will change as part of a three-stage development... read more »

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Stella says rivals dismissing F1 sidepod gains are like "Pinocchio"

2 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 328 views )

The shape of teams' sidepod designs has been thrust into the spotlight in F1's latest ground effect era as initially there was a fascinating variety of different... read more »

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Haas not ruling out sidepod concept change

2 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 328 views )

The American-owned outfit has long pursued the same sidepod design as Ferrari, which provides it with its power unit and a raft of customer parts. But while it made complete... read more »

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Mercedes: Red Bull F1 sidepod test showed "substantial" loss of downforce

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 305 views )

The huge leap forward that McLaren has made with its Austrian and British GP package, which was inspired by both Red Bull and Aston Martin sidepod ideas, has left rivals... read more »

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Toto Wolff questioned on Mercedes' controversial sidepod issue

3 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 447 views )

The sidepod design on the Mercedes F1 car has been a talking point all year - and after McLaren's sudden rise, it is back in the spotlight. read more »

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Mercedes hints at rethink over Red Bull F1 copy

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 231 views )

McLaren has proved to be the surprise of the British Grand Prix weekend as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri secured second and third on the grid at Silverstone in the updated... read more »

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Aston Martin F1 team partners with Valvoline, runs one-off British GP livery

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 438 views )

Aramco subsidiary Valvoline Global has signed on to become the Silverstone outfit's long-term official lubricant partner.At Silverstone Valvoline's red and blue... read more »

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How Norris "lost everything" in F1 Austrian GP sprint race

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 317 views )

Unlike team-mate Oscar Piastri, Norris has benefitted this weekend from the major upgrades brought to the MCL60 for the Red Bull Ring. His car was fitted with a new floor and... read more »

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Aston Martin: Closing Red Bull F1 DRS gap an "area of focus"

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 391 views )

Aston Martin brought a new package to the Canadian Grand Prix earlier this month, featuring a heavily revised sidepod and floor.The update enabled Fernando Alonso to take... read more »