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Mercedes: F1 British GP W13 updates have "pushed us in the right direction"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Mercedes headed to Silverstone with an extensive package that includes a revised floor, rear wing, sidepod inlet and front suspension.The team also anticipated that the fast... read more »

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Hamilton: Mercedes made "small step forwards" despite "harsh" bouncing

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Mercedes brought a raft of updates for its W13 car to the British Grand Prix, including a revised front suspension, sidepod vanes, floor, rear wings and bib wing tweaks.The... read more »

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Why Red Bull has added a shelf to its F1 engine cover

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 510 views )

The team has made a significant change to the shape of the bodywork where the sidepods and engine cover meet.This has created distinctive channels for which the airflow will... read more »

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Mercedes reveals extent of F1 upgrades for British GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The changes, which have to be notified to the FIA before the cars are allowed to run on track, include revised front suspension, sidepod vanes, floor, rear wings and bib wing... read more »

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Why Alpine's low-drag F1 updates should pay off in the short term

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 575 views )

This is because of a run of tracks with medium/low downforce characteristics, so the updates are expected to pay out over the course of the next few races.The most substantial... read more »

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Alfa Romeo reveals special F1 livery at Azerbaijan GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 690 views )

Alfa's livery tweak on its C42 F1 car is meant to celebrate the launch of the Alfa Romeo Tonale road car, an electric SUV.As part of the change the engine cover and... read more »

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Mercedes approaching concept crunch time - Wolff

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 533 views )

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has conceded he is not yet fully convinced by the Silver Arrows' disappearing sidepod concept. read more »

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Video: Aston Martin's "Green Red Bull" F1 Controversy Explained

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 856 views )

2 years after the last copying controversy, Aston Martin is back again with a new sidepod and floor design that very closely resembles Red Bull's 2022 design. But is that... read more »

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Vettel not expecting immediate 'massive jump' from Aston F1 updates

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 794 views )

The first glimpses of Aston Martin's substantial upgrade for its AMR22 car appeared on Thursday ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, where a number of teams have brought a... read more »

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FIA clears Aston Martin over Red Bull F1 car design similarities after investigation

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 692 views )

Aston Martin debuted a number of upgrades for its AMR22 F1 car on Friday in opening practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, including changes to its sidepod, floor, halo and rear... read more »

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Mercedes won't rule out ditching F1 sidepod design after Spanish GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 681 views )

The German manufacturer is struggling to tame the porpoising problems that have beset the W13 since the start of the season and have left the squad unable to challenge Ferrari... read more »

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The Red Bull F1 'ice skate' that could be its porpoising cure

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 873 views )

And just as we've seen a variety of different sidepod solutions from teams this year, it appears - from the glimpses we have been able to get - there are varied approaches... read more »

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Wolff considers Mercedes concept "simply doesn't work"

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 975 views )

Toto Wolff has defended Mercedes' 'disappearing sidepod' concept despite reflecting there may be part of it that "simply doesn't work". read more »

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"No such thing as a concept being wrong," insists Wolff

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 791 views )

Denying that the W13's design is fundamentally flawed, Mercedes team boss, Toto Wolff is unwilling to give up on the car's unique sidepod design... yet. read more »

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Alonso: Points haul from first four races of F1 season 'painful'

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1010 views )

Alonso was forced out of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after just five laps, having picked up damage to the floor and sidepod of his Alpine after contact with Mick Schumacher... read more »

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Ricciardo takes blame for first corner Imola F1 tangle with Sainz

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 646 views )

Sainz had made a poor getaway from fourth, but appeared to have consolidated fifth place as the pack turned into the left-hand apex of the Tamburello chicane.But Ricciardo, who... read more »

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Albon handed Australia F1 grid drop after Saudi Arabia Stroll tangle

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 901 views )

Attempting to tee up a move on Stroll towards the end of the race at Jeddah into Turn 1, Albon dived down the inside of the Aston Martin driver in a bid to move up to 11th... read more »

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Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - Alpine

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 537 views )

We will have a different rear wing for this weekend and Esteban will return to the latest spec sidepod after the issue from last week. read more »

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Alpine blame "defective prototype" for Ocon sidepod explosion

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 772 views )

Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has blamed the sidepod explosion suffered by Esteban Ocon during Bahrain Grand Prix practice on a "possibly defective prototype" component. read more »

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Wolff: Mercedes convinced in current car concept

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 534 views )

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has emphasised that its W13 has the potential to fight at the front of the field, after its subdued showing during qualifying in Bahrain. Mercedes... read more »

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Alpine's Alan Permane: "It's been a sensible and steady Practice day for us"

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 682 views )

Loose sidepod aside, it was a good opening practice day for Alpine in Bahrain on Friday, according to Sporting Director Alan Permane. read more »

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Alpine believe sidepod failure was 'a one-off'

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 559 views )

The red flags were out early when the sidepod on Esteban Ocon's Alpine let go. read more »

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Alpine to stick with new F1 sidepod design despite Ocon FP1 failure

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 933 views )

Both Alpines were fitted with a sidepod upgrade for the F1 season opener, but Ocon lost his early on in first practice when the right-hand side bodywork flew off on the main... read more »

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Alpine confident sidepod blowout a "one-off"

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 549 views )

Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer is confident the sidepod blowout on Esteban Ocon's car was a "one-off" as the team continues to search for "the root... read more »

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Hamilton and Verstappen trail as Alpine sidepod disintegrates in opening F1 practice

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 661 views )

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were left trailing in the opening first practice session of the new F1 season as AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly took the honours. read more »