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Video: Pit Stops, Porpoising & More! | 2022 Bahrain GP Akkodis F1 Race Debrief

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 603 views )

It’s a whole new era of F1, but the Race Debriefs aren’t going anywhere! ? And this time, they’re brought to you by Akkodis! ? James talks strategy, bouncing, straightline... read more »

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FIA ready to be flexible on bendy F1 bodywork checks

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 441 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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FIA plans to further tweak rear flexi-wing tests despite all-clear

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 506 views )

The closing stages of the F1 campaign were marred by accusations from Red Bull that its title rival Mercedes was using flexi-wings to increase its straightline speed.The... read more »

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Ferrari will take "serenity" into winter after hitting top three target

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 661 views )

After a hard fight with McLaren, Ferrari all but secured the position after the Saudi Arabian GP, and it now has an advantage of 38.5 points - meaning that only a miraculous... read more »

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Wolff: Mercedes F1 rear wing images show "a ghost"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 996 views )

Red Bull raised concerns about the legality of Mercedes' rear wing design last weekend in Brazil after noting Lewis Hamilton's straightline speed advantage over the... read more »

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Mercedes straightline speed 'under control' with new F1 load tests - Horner

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 553 views )

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner believes Mercedes' straightline speed is now "under control" following the introduction of new flexibility... read more »

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Horner: Red Bull ready to protest Mercedes F1 rear wing

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 658 views )

Horner has reiterated his suspicions that Mercedes may have gained straightline performance through the use of a trick rear wing.In a tense FIA press conference that featured... read more »

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Hamilton dismisses 'DAS 2' theories over steering wheel movement

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 943 views )

Rival Red Bull has been intrigued by the way in which the rear of the Mercedes drops down at high speed, to help stall the diffuser and reduce downforce and drag.The Milton... read more »

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Mercedes: New F1 engine power boost won't last long

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 706 views )

The world champion's straightline speed performance at the Brazilian Grand Prix proved critical in allowing him to charge from the back of the grid in the Interlagos... read more »

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Ferrari doesn't see anything wrong with Mercedes F1 suspension

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 668 views )

The suspension of reigning champion Mercedes has been on the spotlight over the past days after video analysis showed the back end of the car drops down at high speed on the... read more »

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What's behind Mercedes' recent F1 straightline speed gains?

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 608 views )

Mercedes' recent ability to unlock extra top speed from its car continues to be the hot topic of discussion in the F1 paddock... read more »

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What's behind Mercedes' F1 straightline performance gains?

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 850 views )

Having shown excellent straightline speed in recent rounds, particularly at the Turkish Grand Prix, Mercedes came under fire from Red Bull team boss Christian Horner - who... read more »

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Mercedes dismisses Red Bull "noise" on F1 straightline device

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 765 views )

Mercedes' strong straightline speed has been the source of fresh intrigue as the world championship battle between the Brackley team and Red Bull enters the final stages... read more »

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Leclerc's Turkish GP third on F1 grid came despite "tricky" set-up

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 806 views )

Although Saturday's track action took place in damp but drying conditions, Ferrari elected to commit to a race biased set-up on Leclerc's car that will help boost his... read more »

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How F1 teams adapted to Monza's low-drag characteristics

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 850 views )

The usual approach with front wing design when it comes to tackling Monza is to reduce the frontal area and trimming off the upper wing flap.McLaren enjoyed its best F1 weekend... read more »

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The tech updates planned for a dry F1 Belgian GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 730 views )

Red Bull had run the low-drag specification of rear wing it had trialled at Baku in a bid to capture more straightline performance from its RB16B at Spa-Francorchamps and... read more »

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Mercedes holds out hope Belgian GP set-up choice will still pay off

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 518 views )

Like most teams, Mercedes opted to run different wing levels on its cars during practice on Friday to try to find the right compromise between straightline speed and downforce... read more »

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How secret cosmetics chemical is helping Red Bull's F1 charge

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1029 views )

In particular, the straightline speed boost that has been witnessed since the arrival of Honda's second power unit at the French GP has left Mercedes chasing answers about... read more »

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Verstappen wants to 'print out' proof to debunk Red Bull F1 engine theories

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 689 views )

Max Verstappen has become so frustrated by repeated questions about Red Bull's straightline speed gains that he wants to "print out" proof it is not down to... read more »

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Verstappen wants to "print out" proof rear wing led to Red Bull gains

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 776 views )

Verstappen opened up a 12-point lead over Lewis Hamilton at the top of the F1 drivers' championship with victory in France last weekend, passing for the win with two laps... read more »

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Horner: Hamilton's Red Bull F1 theories not based on 'reality'

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1072 views )

With Red Bull and Mercedes locked in an ultra-tight fight for this year's F1 championship, the scrutiny on the strengths and weaknesses of both their cars has increased... read more »

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Mercedes can still stop Red Bull's F1 title charge "if we perform at our best"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 757 views )

Max Verstappen's triumph at the French Grand Prix helped him and Red Bull extend their lead in F1's title battles.On a weekend when Red Bull's straightline speed... read more »

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Mercedes warns F1 flexi-wing saga set to lead to protest in Baku

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 975 views )

Amid concern from the FIA that a number of teams were exploiting flexible rear wings to get a straightline speed boost, new rigidity tests are being introduced from the French... read more »

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Aston Martin: Flexi-wing clampdown could cost some F1 teams 0.5s

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 894 views )

A number of outfits, including Red Bull, Ferrari, Alpine and Alfa Romeo, have been using clever aero designs to flex their wings at high speed for a straightline boost.However,... read more »

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Alfa Romeo blasts FIA's flexi-wing clampdown 'a joke'

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1985 views )

The FIA is introducing new tests from the French GP to ensure that rear wings are not flexing too much and handing some teams a straightline speed advantage on the... read more »