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Bahrain drains to be filled in with concrete for F1 2024's first race

2 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The three-day test at the Sakhir International Circuit has been stopped twice due to the drain cover on the approach to the track's Turn 11 coming loose.This is due to the... read more »

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What Mercedes' W14 errors tell us about its 2024 F1 car changes

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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A new chassis, new front and rear suspension, new gearbox and honed aerodynamics and sidepods will be the most visual changes to its heavily revised challenger. In Formula 1,... read more »

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FIA targets standardised F1 floor plank for 2026

5 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The FIA aims to simplify the underfloor plank on Formula 1 machinery and has set its sights on standardising the component in its regulations for 2026. In October, floor planks... read more »

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How F1's impending engine revamp puts new emphasis on electrical power

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 436 views )

With a freeze on power units until new rules arrive in 2026 and its emphasis on aerodynamics, Formula 1 is almost the exact inverse of the electric series I've raced in... read more »

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Wolff, Vasseur summoned to F1 stewards for bad language during Las Vegas GP

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Wolff and Vasseur took part in the Vegas event's team principals' press conference just after FP1 had had to be cancelled, due to a water valve cover being worked... read more »

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FIA originally planned to check only Hamilton and Leclerc planks at F1 US GP

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Hamilton and Leclerc were excluded from the result of last weekend's race in Austin after scrutineering checks discovered that their underfloor planks had worn away by... read more »

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What has changed with Mercedes' upgraded W14 F1 floor

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The changes that have been made to the W14's floor can be broken down into two segments: those that have an impact in the forward-most section and those that have an... read more »

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FIA to consider 2025 rule changes amid following complaints

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 339 views )

Formula 1 bosses are looking at possible regulation changes for 2025 in response to driver complaints concerning performance losses when following other cars. The current... read more »

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Norris having "lots" of back issues with current F1 cars

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 303 views )

The current generation of cars must be run very low to the ground and be very stiffly sprung for the underfloor venturi tunnels and floor edges to generate the best downforce... read more »

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How teams are trying to unpick the good intent of F1's new rules era

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 657 views )

The idea was logical that if there was less disturbed air thrown up by cars then this should allow some closer racing. The subsequent simplification of car's upper... read more »

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Stella: "Hats off to Red Bull" for complex F1 floor design

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Monaco Grand Prix weekend lifted the lid on the underfloor designs of the Mercedes and Red Bull cars as they were craned away following accidents for Lewis Hamilton and... read more »

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F1 teams report porpoising return in Barcelona, expected to be track-specific

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 368 views )

The porpoising sensation that many thought had been left in the 1980s returned to the series during the early part of 2022 upon the rejig of the regulations that heralded the... read more »

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Video: F1 Floor Tech: Red Bull & Mercedes's Approaches Explained

11 months ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 560 views )

Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton's Monaco crashes gave us an exciting new look at the underside floor tech of Red Bull's RB19 and Mercedes' W14 F1 cars - and... read more »

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The Monaco crane lifts that show how Red Bull and Mercedes's F1 floors compare

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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As Hamilton's Mercedes was lifted into the Monaco skyline following his barrier collision at Mirabeau towards the end of FP3, the paddock was treated to a view of the... read more »

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The details of Ferrari's first F1 2023 update

12 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 408 views )

When it comes to updates pertaining to the floor, there's always aspects of a redesign that we're unable to quantify, given that the majority of the changes will be... read more »

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Leclerc: 2023 Ferrari F1 car better on straights but slower in corners

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 376 views )

Ferrari's F1-75 package from 2022 packed on impressive downforce levels with its heavily sculpted sidepods feeding upper level airflow into the critical floor and... read more »

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Why floor designs have become a key F1 battleground

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 400 views )

Whereas once the key to aerodynamic performance lay in wings and other aero surfaces, now more downforce as an overall percentage can be found through exploiting the underside... read more »

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The floor fence battleground intensifying Ferrari and Red Bull F1 fight

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 672 views )

With teams continuing to find extra performance from the underfloor aerodynamics given its importance, both opted to make changes in this area of the car for the French Grand... read more »

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Verstappen reveals "ruptured" Red Bull cost him British GP victory

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

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Max Verstappen has revealed how the underfloor of his Red Bull was "completely ruptured" by a piece of debris during the British Grand Prix. read more »

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Ferrari introduces floor tweaks for Bahrain F1 test

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 500 views )

Some interesting new parts have appeared on the F1-75 at the Sakhir circuit to quell the ill effects of the "annoying" porpoising that all teams suffered with during... read more »

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How porpoising has become the biggest F1 2022 headache

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 535 views )

For those who had not heard of it before, it is something that has not been around since F1's last ground-effect era in the early 1980s.But the return to a more heavy bias... read more »

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Sliders: Compare the McLaren MCL35M and MCL36

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 571 views )

McLaren became the latest team to pull the covers off their 2022 Formula 1 challenger on Friday, with the striking papaya orange and blue combination remaining. With such... read more »

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Vettel dominates in India to beat Alonso

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 831 views )

Sebastian Vettel secured his fourth race win of the season, giving him five wins in 2012 so far putting him firmly in control of the championship battle. The Red Bull driver... read more »

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Singapore GP: Preview - HRT

over 12 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 539 views )

Having failed to finish in 2010, updates for HRT in Singapoore this year will include a modified engine cover and a new underfloor. read more »