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Video: PITSTOP | Driven by Data with SAP

over 10 years ago

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In 2014 our average pitstop time was just 2.911 seconds. That's the time it would take to blink just 7 times. McLaren-Honda's technology partner, SAP, help our... read more »

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Video: HEAT | Driven by Data with SAP

over 10 years ago

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The MP4-30's brakes can reach 1000° C. That's hot enough to melt gold. McLaren-Honda's technology partner, SAP, help our Formula 1 team push technological... read more »

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Video: GRIP | Driven by Data with SAP

over 10 years ago

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An F1 car has so much grip it could drive upside down, but it would need to travel at a speed of 200 mph for 1.5 miles. McLaren-Honda's technology partner, SAP, help our... read more »

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Video: ENGINE | Driven by Data with SAP

over 10 years ago

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The McLaren-Honda MP4-30's engine produces up to 250 strokes per second. 5 times faster than a hummingbird beats its wings. McLaren-Honda's technology partner, SAP,... read more »

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F1 chiefs to hold key meeting over 2017 rules this week

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The future of Formula 1 could become a little clearer this week with confirmation that F1 chiefs will meet on Wednesday to try to firm up planned rules changes for the 2017... read more »

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Fernando Alonso and Bernie Ecclestone call for changes to complicated F1 rules

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Fernando Alonso believes the technology and rules in Formula One are too complicated for the average fan at home as he prepares to face a 25-place grid penalty on a 20-car grid... read more »

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McLaren nose cleared for Austrian GP

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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McLaren has confirmed that an upgraded nose box has been cleared for use at next weekend's Austrian Grand Prix after passing the required crash tests. McLaren has endured... read more »

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McLaren's new short nose set for Austria debut

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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McLaren will bring a brand new nose box to the Austrian Grand Prix next weekend, after it finally passed the FIA's mandatory crash test. The shorter nose, which will look... read more »

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F1 drivers would welcome the return of a tyre war

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Whilst it's not currently on the cards, many Formula 1 drivers would support a return of a 'tyre war' to the sport following suggestions by Pirelli and Michelin... read more »

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Honda under fire after a difficult Saturday in Montreal

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Honda motorsport chief Yasuhisa Arai today in Montreal had to fend off criticism after another difficult day for the power unit supplier and its partner McLaren team. A day... read more »

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Flav: In F1 you need gladiators

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Flavio Briatore has joined the cry for smaller teams to get a larger share of the money, adding that F1 should be about racing not technology... read more »

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Michelin confident F1 will adopt 18-inch wheels

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Michelin believes Formula 1 will adopt 18-inch wheels in the not-too-distant future as the benefits to the sport and the supplier are too great to ignore. The French... read more »

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Tyres behind modern F1's slow lap times - Toto Wolff

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says it is the current tyres, not car technology, that makes modern Formula One seem too slow to be the motorsport's premier category. Since the... read more »

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Hakkinen: 'I admit I was wrong about Verstappen'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mika Hakkinen has admitted he was wrong to judge Max Verstappen before the 17-year-old had been given a chance to prove his talent. Back in August of last year, the two-time... read more »

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Tech Talk: How F1 uses rubber - it's more than tyres

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Rubber as a material has been known to humankind for thousands of years, initially used by the native South Americans and observed by Cortez in the 1520's and then brought... read more »

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F1 technology... heading to a supermarket near you

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Technology developed by Williams will help reduce the energy consumed by refrigerators in supermarkets. read more »

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Ecclestone renews calls for 1000bhp V8 engines

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Bernie Ecclestone has renewed his calls for a return to V8 engines plus a boost in power to increase excitement and noise, which he believes will draw fans back to the sport.... read more »

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Symonds slaps down Fernley's windtunnel proposal

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Technical veteran Pat Symonds has rubbished Bob Fernley's suggestion that windtunnel technology is out-dated. read more »

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Hembery: F1 needs to put focus on 'hero' drivers

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Pirelli's Paul Hembery has called for changes to the sport which would make drivers the stars of the show once again, rather than a focus on complicated technology. His... read more »

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Drivers must be the stars says Hembery

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Pirelli boss Paul Hembery is concerned that the focus in contemporary F1 is on technology rather than the drivers. read more »

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Made to measure

over 10 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Lawrence Butcher brings us up to date on developments in Formula One sensor technology read more »

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Wind tunnel ban a 'foolish' idea says Ferrari's Allison

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Ferrari's technical director James Allison has called Christian Horner's proposal for a wind tunnel ban "extremely foolish". The Red Bull boss recently... read more »

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Alonso recalls 'heavy steering' prior to test crash

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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McLaren has confirmed that Fernando Alonso felt the steering on his MP4-30 go 'heavy' immediately before his test crash a month ago in Barcelona. The team have... read more »

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Dennis refuses to sell title sponsorship for under £50m

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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McLaren chairman Ron Dennis says a title sponsor must be willing to stump up around £50 million ($76m) a season if it's to have its logo on his car. The Woking team has... read more »

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Alonso refuses to set any goals until after first race

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Fernando Alonso says he will only set a target for the season ahead once he's seen McLaren-Honda's full potential, something he reckons will happen around the Chinese... read more »