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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Tech images from the pitlane explained

20 days 16 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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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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Why the legality of Mercedes' trick F1 front wing wasn't in real doubt

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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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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The front-wing legality trick spotted on the new Mercedes F1 car

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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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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Las Vegas GP: F1 tech images from the pitlane explained

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Photo by: Erik JuniusAlpine A523 detailA new front wing configuration is available to Alpine in Las Vegas, with a trim made across the span of the upper flaps' trailing... read more »

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Red Bull follows latest F1 trend with new rear wing at Singapore GP

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The upgrade on the RB19 incorporates the semi-detached wing tip section that has been pursued by the other teams for several races now.The new arrangement has a metal bracket... read more »

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Ferrari: Monza F1 fight no less an "achievement" despite Red Bull approach

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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While a number of outfits, including Ferrari, opted to bring bespoke aerodynamic designs for the high-speed Monza track, Red Bull went for a more low-key approach.With its RB19... read more »

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Mercedes joins in with Formula 1's latest rear wing trick

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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They have utilised a feature that connects the rear wing endplate and upper flap's tip section differently in a bid to help manipulate airflow in this area of the car. It... read more »

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Hungarian GP: F1 technical images from the pitlane explained

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Alpine A523 front wing detailPhoto by: Giorgio PiolaAlpine followed-up on the introduction of a new front wing architecture at Silverstone with a fresh upper flap design in... read more »

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What's behind Alpine's wavy front wing upgrade for F1's Hungarian GP

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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It follows the more substantial changes that the team made to its front wing's architecture at the British Grand Prix, signifying the position that this new upper flap... read more »

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McLaren and Alpine debut new F1 front wings at the British GP

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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As expected, given the propensity for teams to do so, the main changes are made in the outer portion, altering how the flaps and endplate interact in order to improve the... read more »

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New Mercedes front wing revealed at British GP

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The new design still harnesses many of its predecessor's features, such as the semi-detached flap and endplate juncture.However, there's also a big change to how the... read more »

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How F1 teams chased big top speed gains in Baku

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Ferrari installed a new rear wing on the SF-23 which featured a revised layout for the mainplane, top flap and the tip section of the endplate.  These changes all appeared... read more »

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The latest Red Bull F1 wing changes helping its charge

12 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The squad duly arrived in Australia with a new layout for its front wing, which took into account a revised flap arrangement as well as tweaks to the endplate and diveplane... read more »

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The subtle updates to Ferrari's F1 rear wing to push its development

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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The changes made to the outer portion of the front wing's upper flap and where it connects with the endplate will be familiar, as a number of teams have made headway in... read more »

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How F1 teams have adapted to new generation rear wings

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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The new enforced concept called for a total rethink, given the upper section of endplate had been eradicated and a contoured transition was needed to join with the mainplane... read more »

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How F1's new rules era has impacted front wing philosophy

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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The FIA insisted on a more stringent layout, in order to prevent any elaborate concepts that might erode the foundations for good racing upon which the regulations had been... read more »

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Belgian GP: Latest F1 technical images from the pitlane

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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Haas has trimmed the upper flap of its rear wing for Spa-Francorchamps, as it looks to reduce some of the drag being generated and improve straight-line speed.Aston Martin... read more »

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Red Bull: Azerbaijan GP will present true test for DRS fix

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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At the Spanish Grand Prix world champion Max Verstappen saw his final push lap in qualifying ruined by a malfunctioning DRS flap, which made him abort the lap.While Red Bull... read more »

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What is DRS in F1, how does it work and is it automatic?

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Drag Reduction System (DRS) is a controversial driver-controlled device aimed at aiding overtaking and increasing the chances of wheel-to-wheel racing in Formula 1.The... read more »

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How F1's top teams have started to evolve their 2022 cars

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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While some of the changes seen have been quite dramatic, like the Mercedes sidepods, other modifications have been more subtle and offer us some insight in to how teams feel... read more »

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The low-downforce solutions Red Bull and Mercedes went for in F1 finale

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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If one of them could get a top speed edge over the other, then that could prove decisive in holding the advantage over the course of the grand prix itself.It was no surprise,... read more »

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What is going on with Red Bull's flappy F1 rear wing

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Not for the first time this season, Red Bull's mechanics could once again be seen fixing a problem with the DRS actuator and mechanism during second practice in Qatar on... read more »

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Hamilton: Brazil F1 DSQ "devastating" ahead of sprint recovery

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Hamilton's DRS flap was adjudged to have opened beyond the 85mm maximum slot gap, and thus he was disqualified from his first-place start in the sprint race following a... read more »

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Hamilton disqualified after W12 DRS infringement

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Lewis Hamilton has been disqualified from the qualifying results in Sao Paulo after the DRS flap on his W12 failed to satisfy the FIA. read more »

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Alonso believes Formula 1 will 'always need' DRS

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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F1 cars have been fitted with DRS (drag reduction system) since 2011, allowing drivers within one second of the car ahead to open a flap on the rear wing that gives them... read more »

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