Uncover the aerodynamic secrets that give Formula 1 cars their edge in our F1 Explained series. Learn how downforce, drag reduction, and DRS combine to create the ultimate... read more »
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Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed that his team has managed to accelerate the production of several aerodynamic upgrades which will allow the team to introduce the... read more »
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Ferrari introduced a new but simplistic solution in Melbourne, as a winglet could be found mounted either side of the curved exhaust surround and rear wing pillar mounting on... read more »
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Fernando Alonso led the pack out of the pits with a large aerodynamic-load measuring device fitted to the front of his Aston Martin and its new front wing, but it was George... read more »
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For the return of ground effects in 2022, Mercedes pioneered its distinctive size-zero sidepod car concept but concluded its defence of the constructors' title with only... read more »
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Lando Norris believes Formula 1’s bouncing phenomenon is not only still a present issue following the emergence of porpoising in 2022 and needs improving ‘”long-term.” When F1... 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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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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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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F1 cars at preseason testing in Bahrain have aero rakes - odd-looking aerodynamic features read more »
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The team launched its new car at Silverstone on Wednesday with no media presence and only issued pictures that appeared to disguise aerodynamic details.Asked why the team was... read more »
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As part of a push by Red Bull's rivals to close in on the world champion squad, a deep analysis has gone into the factors that helped make last year's RB20 so... read more »
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As the covers came off the squad's new challenger at Silverstone on Wednesday, the scale of its design revamp was clear with an all-new chassis and a raft of aerodynamic... read more »
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Formula 1 teams use pre-season testing to extract as much data as possible via various methods - flow-visualisation paint and aerodynamic rakes included. Both play a key role... read more »
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That choice was made by Red Bull and McLaren when the current regulations were introduced in 2022, and new Sauber technical director James Key was still working at the latter... read more »
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The American-owned outfit spent much of 2023 trying to get to the bottom of why its VF-23 car was fast in qualifying but would struggle so much to look after its tyres in the... read more »
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The radical overhaul of the technical rules for 2022 shifted the aerodynamic bias, with the underside of the car taking the priority over top surfaces to produce 60% of total... read more »
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Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has warned that the team’s incoming Red Bull Powertrains engine for the 2026 Formula 1 season simply “has to work.” Red Bull is... read more »
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Haas finished 10th in the 2023 constructors' championship after a difficult season that saw Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg occasionally shine in qualifying but lack... read more »
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Ferrari arrived at the start of 2023 with an evolution of the 2022 car that challenged Red Bull at the start of last season but then faded away.The SF-23 again proved promising... read more »
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McLaren Formula 1 boss Andrea Stella has credited the team’s restructuring of its aerodynamic department as the “fundamental enabler” of its mid-season turnaround in 2023.... read more »
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FIA’s Single Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis believes that the issue of Formula 1cars struggling to follow each other in racing conditions “won’t get much worse” next season.... read more »
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Formula One's governing body, the FIA has formally confirmed that teams have been banned from carrying out aerodynamic and CFD testing on their 2026 F1 cars until 1... read more »
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Ferrari brought a new floor to Suzuka in September in a bid to improve its aerodynamic efficiency.The revamp featured changes to the front floor fences, floor edge, mid floor... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton has admitted to keeping a close eye on rival F1 teams' designs and feeding back his discoveries to Mercedes' aerodynamic department. read more »
United States Grand Prix
5th of May 2024
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Pos | Driver | Points |
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1 | Max Verstappen | 110 |
2 | Sergio Perez | 85 |
3 | Charles Leclerc | 76 |
4 | Carlos Sainz | 69 |
5 | Lando Norris | 58 |
6 | Oscar Piastri | 38 |
7 | George Russell | 33 |
8 | Fernando Alonso | 31 |
9 | Lewis Hamilton | 19 |
10 | Lance Stroll | 9 |
Pos | Team | Points |
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1 | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 195 |
2 | Ferrari | 151 |
3 | McLaren Mercedes | 96 |
4 | Mercedes | 52 |
5 | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 40 |
6 | RB Honda RBPT | 7 |
7 | Haas Ferrari | 5 |
8 | Williams Mercedes | 0 |
9 | Alpine Renault | 0 |
10 | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 0 |