Hamilton wasn't happy on Thursday and switched to a bigger wing for Friday that gave the car more stability, but cost time on the straights.He progressed through the first... read more »
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McLaren MCL38 rear wing detailPhoto by: Giorgio PiolaMcLaren has modified its rear wing for Saudi Arabia with a dipped section in the centre of the mainplane and upper flap... read more »
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The high-speed venue requires a different aerodynamic configuration than last time out in Bahrain, with lower downforce and reduced drag a key aim.In most instances, the... read more »
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While the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is classified as a street track, its fast and flowing nature pushes teams towards a low-drag model more akin to that required for Monza.As... read more »
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Are Mercedes set to debut a new rear-wing at the F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix? read more »
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Carlos Sainz believes that it’s going to be a “tricky” 2024 Formula 1 season at certain tracks with the new rule surrounding the Drag Reduction System’s introduction. Since the... read more »
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The 20th edition of the Bahrain Grand is almost upon us, as the 2024 Formula 1 season kicks off at the Bahrain International Circuit following the 3-day pre-season test. As F1... read more »
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The 2024 season has arrived, and with it comes the excitement of new innovations on the car. read more »
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This was a last chance for teams to try new parts and run aerodynamic tests ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which begins on Thursday. Mercedes F1 W15 with sensorsPhoto by:... read more »
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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff isn’t concerned with the legality of the front wing on its 2024 Formula 1 challenger, despite question marks over its innovative design. The... read more »
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The F1 2024 season begins! Red Bull have already topped the leaderboards, although testing timing needs to be taken with a large pinch of salt. But what have we learnt from... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the team are comfortable with the legality of the front wing on their new 2024 car after conversations with the FIA during its conception, with... read more »
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The focus is on a thin piece of carbon fibre that connects the uppermost flap to the nosecone.While it is detail-driven by a cute reading of the rulebook, it has not sparked... read more »
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Does Mercedes' innovative front wing design go against 'the spirit of the regulations?' read more »
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Toto Wolff has revealed that Mercedes have been in contact with the FIA over their front wing design. read more »
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A closer look at Mercedes' unique - and perhaps controversial - front wing design. read more »
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As part of a revamp that Mercedes has made to its new W15 challenger, the team has moved to a push-rod configuration on its rear suspension layout.Used to good effect by Red... read more »
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One of the more fascinating of these was, as would probably be expected, hidden in the launch renders but could be seen in the images taken of the real car as the team... read more »
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One of the main advantages that Red Bull exploited throughout last season was good aero efficiency, which made the car strong in a straightline.Its advantage increased when its... read more »
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It came very close to overhauling Mercedes for the runner-up spot to the dominant Red Bull.Let's take a detailed look at some of the car's finer details in full.... read more »
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A regular stream of parts were added to the car throughout its campaign, so let's take a detailed look at some of the MCL60's finer details and those crucial upgrades... read more »
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F1 has long had active aero on cars - the rear-wing-opening overtaking aid, DRS, for instance, has been used since 2011 - but this is set to increase in the 2026 rules... read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg's front wing spontaneously broke at the 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix, sending the German into the barriers at high speed. Though unhurt, it ruined his chances... read more »
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Although Aston Martin was the surprise package in the early part of the season, with Alonso emerging as a genuine threat to Red Bull for race wins, results tailed off notably... read more »
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Since the introduction of the current regulations in 2022 it has been apparent that the Milton Keynes team has gained more straightline speed than others with an open DRS.Like... read more »