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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

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

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1317 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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Wolff: Mercedes F1 development direction right despite return of bouncing

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 717 views )

The German manufacturer introduced a decent upgrade for its W14 at Spa-Francorchamps last weekend, which included new sidepods and an updated floor.However, the arrival of that... read more »

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Video: Can Mercedes' New Sidepods Save Their Season? | Tech Talk | Crypto.com

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 757 views )

F1TV's Sam Collins takes a detailed look Mercedes' new sidepods on show at the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix. For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com Follow... read more »

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Mercedes revamps sidepods as part of W14 F1 upgrade

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 632 views )

Having abandoned the zeropod concept at the Monaco Grand Prix, the team has pressed on with optimising its new development direction as it has brought a raft of upgrades for... read more »

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Mercedes' four key changes for F1's Belgian GP explained

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 860 views )

Mercedes have revealed their latest upgrade package at the F1 Belgian Grand Prix, headlined by revised sidepods. Here are all the updates brought by each team to Spa.  read more »

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FIRST LOOK: Reshaped Mercedes sidepods break cover at Belgian GP

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 625 views )

Mercedes' latest F1 upgrade - featuring reshaped sidepods - has broken cover ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.   read more »

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What's changed with Red Bull's new F1 sidepods

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 778 views )

As had been anticipated, the revisions incorporate all the main elements of the sidepods - including the inlet, the undercut and the contours of the bodywork.The size and shape... read more »

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Hamilton: 'Mind-blowing' vortices show why Mercedes F1 recovery won't be quick

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 723 views )

Mercedes revamped its troublesome W14 from the Monaco Grand Prix, revising the floor, front suspension and sidepods in a bid to turn around its campaign and close the gap to... read more »

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Red Bull to find 0.2s with new sidepods as part of major Hungary upgrade?

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 554 views )

It's bad news for Red Bull's rivals as the runaway F1 championship leaders are set to introduce a major upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix. read more »

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How Ferrari made a breakthrough with its F1 2023 car

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 812 views )

The tweaks came close to helping Charles Leclerc to the grand prix pole position, but he missed out on beating Max Verstappen by 0.048s.Even having a sniff of the top spot was... read more »

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Williams reveals special British GP livery for 800th F1 race celebration

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1204 views )

As part of the commemorative livery, the engine cover of the Williams FW45 driven by Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant has been draped in the Union Jack. The Grove-based... read more »

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McLaren upgrades ‘a big step forward’, says buoyant Norris

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 856 views )

Lando Norris was helped to an impressive fifth place finish at the Austrian Grand Prix by the introduction of a significant upgrade package to the McLaren MCL60. McLaren... read more »

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Red Bull's downwash sidepods not why it is dominating F1 - Allison

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 976 views )

The start of F1's new ground effect era witnessed some interesting variation in sidepods, with Red Bull one of many to adopt what is known as a downwash design. Elsewhere... read more »

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Mercedes chief makes surprise 'zero pod' upgrade admission

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 823 views )

Mercedes technical director James Allison has downplayed the significance of adding sidepods to the W14 in the team's recent upgrade package. read more »

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Old Mercedes sidepods 'not the reason for our problems' as new shape downplayed

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1286 views )

Mercedes technical director James Allison says a new sidepod direction is not the key change on the team's upgraded 2023 F1 car.  read more »

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Video: F1's Downwash Aero Tech Explained

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1724 views )

The F1 season may have started off with various sidepod designs, from ramps to zero-pods to bathtubs and slidepods, but one design is prevailing as the strongest option in 2023... read more »

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Mercedes reveals plans for "larger" F1 upgrade at British GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 933 views )

The German manufacturer has been encouraged by the step forward that has been delivered by the major update it first introduced at the Monaco Grand Prix. A revised floor, new... read more »

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How Aston Martin has supercharged its water-slide F1 sidepods

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 982 views )

Its feat has partially been driven by the additional CFD and wind tunnel time afforded by its relatively poor performance last season.However, it also has been helped by a... read more »

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FIRST LOOK: Aston Martin's new sidepods - closer to Red Bull's?

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 951 views )

Aston Martin have tweaked their sidepods heading into the F1 Canadian Grand Prix. read more »

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The "mini skirt" benefit behind Formula 1's sidepod shift

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1457 views )

The change in how air behaves over the top of the sidepod may appear to be quite subtle, which is why teams have long played down the significance of the performance gain from... read more »

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Horner: Mercedes no closer to Red Bull after F1 upgrades

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1395 views )

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner declares his side has not felt threatened by Mercedes’ recent resurgence, citing it has not closed the gap even with its revised car. After... read more »

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Ferrari: Red Bull-style sidepods not a knee-jerk copy 

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1072 views )

As part of an upgrade delivered at the Spanish Grand Prix, the Italian squad abandoned the bathtub in-wash sidepod design that it had used since the start of 2022. Instead, the... read more »

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Mercedes admits F1 upgrade 'rush' prompted some worries

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 846 views )

The German manufacturer produced a notable step forward in form at the Spanish Grand Prix, as Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished second and third behind race-winner Max... read more »