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'Everybody wants it' - FIA president calls for lighter cars

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has called for cars to become lighter when the next set of technical regulations come around in 2026. In a major shake-up to Formula 1's... read more »

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F1 teams will be "all over" Red Bull floor photographs - Mercedes

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Sergio Perez crashed out of qualifying at Sainte Devote and, due to the tight confines of the principality street circuit, his RB19 was hoisted out of the way - allowing... read more »

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Wolff jokes Monaco crane operator 'from Cirque du Soleil' after F1 floor reveal

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Hamilton hit the barriers late in final practice on Saturday to trigger a red flag. As his W14 was recovered, it was raised several storeys high to allow photographers to... read more »

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AlphaTauri says new F1 floor for Imola will be a "significant" step

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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A difficult start to the 2023 season for the Faenza outfit was followed by critical comments from team boss Franz Tost and the sudden departure of head of aerodynamics Dickon... read more »

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Brown: Seidl departure helped with "aggressive" F1 technical review at McLaren

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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After the Saudi Arabian GP, the team announced that technical director James Key had left and that a new arrangement had been put in place headed by three technical directors,... read more »

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Norris backs tough choices McLaren had to make

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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A review conducted by team principal Andrea Stella at the request of CEO Zak Brown has led to the departure of erstwhile McLaren technical director James Key.The team is... read more »

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Stella: New McLaren technical structure will "unleash" potential

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Erstwhile technical director James Key has departed McLaren, leaving a three-pronged new arrangement headed by three technical directors, namely Peter Prodromou (aerodynamics),... read more »

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How Fallows has fostered an "Aston Martin way" to boost F1 team

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Fallows was recruited from Red Bull Racing, where he had been one of Adrian Newey's key lieutenants for many years, and began work at the Silverstone team in... read more »

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Video: Measuring the Unmeasurable | Beyond the Visible: Episode 4 | Alfa Romeo F1 Team

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

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“Beyond the Visible” is back, bringing you another glimpse behind the scenes of our team and unveiling the secrets of the most complex sport on the planet – Formula One. The... read more »

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Ferrari aerodynamics chief OUT as Bahrain fallout continues

over 2 years ago

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Ferrari's aerodynamics chief David Sanchez has reportedly resigned following the team's disappointing start to the 2023 F1 season. read more »

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Vowles: New F1 technical structure priority for Williams

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Technical director Francois-Xavier Demaison and head of aerodynamics Dave Wheater both left the team in December, in parallel with the departure of former team principal Jost... read more »

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F1 porpoising: What is it and is it still a problem?

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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When F1 made the radical switch to ground effect aerodynamics for last season, an unwanted issue became apparent. read more »

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Mercedes tech boss not convinced new rules have made F1 racing better

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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F1 underwent a rules revolution at the start of last year, as the return of ground effect aerodynamics were aimed at allowing cars to follow each other better and therefore... read more »

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Why F1 considered reintroducing 'fan car' aerodynamics for 2026

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Firstly, it showed that F1's Liberty Media era is not afraid to think outside the box, and has ruled nothing out, when it comes to ensuring that grand prix cars are as... read more »

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F1 sights active aero as plan to improve racing for 2026

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Formula 1 is drafting plans to include active aerodynamics in the 2026 technical regulations. The idea will make up for downforce lost when behind another car with the hopes... read more »

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Why Alpine felt risk of extreme F1 engine push was worth it

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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On the positive side, its revamped Renault E-Tech RE22 power unit locked in both a decent step forward in horsepower, but also a compact design that helped with packaging of... read more »

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Ferrari set to hit weight targets with F1 2023 car

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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As part of an optimisation process conducted over the winter, Ferrari has targeted key areas of improvement that it thinks can lift it chances for the new season.The first is... read more »

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FIA dismisses Vettel's claims that F1 2022 rules were a lot of work for little gain

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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F1's radical car overhaul for 2022 to reintroduce ground effect aerodynamics was meant to create closer racing.But four-time champion Vettel remarked at the end of the... read more »

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Aston Martin 2023 F1 car will have "significant differences"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The new model is the first to have been developed under former Red Bull man Fallows, who started work at the Silverstone outfit in April, and head of aerodynamics Eric Blandin,... read more »

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F1 to consider 2026 active aerodynamics "tricks" - Brawn

over 3 years ago

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Outgoing F1 managing director, motorsport Ross Brawn has revealed the sport is considering the use of active aerodynamics to further spice up the racing. read more »

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Video: A Sneak Peek At 2023 | F1 TV Tech Talk | Crypto.com

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

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Sam Collins and Craig Scarborough take a closer look at the forthcoming tweaks to the technical regulations which will alter the aerodynamics and safety of next year's... read more »

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Pirelli reveals 30% increase in F1 overtakes from 2021 to 2022

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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F1 overhauled the design of the cars for 2022 in a bid to create closer wheel-to-wheel racing and reduce the impact of dirty air reducing downforce when following, allowing for... read more »

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F1 to trial fitting cars with wheel arches in wet races to reduce spray problem

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Heavy spray thrown up by the cars during wet running has been a problem in F1 since the era of sophisticated aerodynamics began, but the drivers have suggested the problem has... read more »

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How F1 teams reacted to Mexico's high-altitude headaches

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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At 2285m above sea level, the rarefied air creates a significant challenge in respect of car aerodynamics, cooling requirements and the performance envelope of the power... read more »

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Video: Mercedes' Mike Elliott On Their 2022 Mistake | Beyond The Grid | F1 Official Podcast

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

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Mercedes Technical Director Mike Elliot tells Tom Clarkson how they traced the car’s problems to a single design decision, how a year of not winning has helped the people at... read more »