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Williams hopes to build on strong start in Melbourne

over 12 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The first Hermann Tilke-built Formula One track hosts its 14th Malaysian Grand Prix this year, and it’s endeared itself to the teams and drivers over that period. It has... read more »

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Hamilton: Nose design not a negative

over 12 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Lewis Hamilton insists McLaren's MP4-27 will get similar amounts of downforce as other cars this season despite their "normal" nose... read more »

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Caubet: Red Bull has clever exhaust solution

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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Red Bull has devised a “clever” way of reclaiming some of the downforce lost through the banning of blown diffusers. That is the claim of Jean Francois... read more »

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Boss admits launch McLaren had ‘plastic’ exhausts

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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Martin Whitmarsh has admitted that the launch version of McLaren’s new MP4-27 car featured a dummy diffuser and ‘plastic’ exhaust exits. With... read more »

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Button: We need to be strong out of the box

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Having launched the MP4-27 just a few minutes ago along with his team-mate Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button has declared that the outfit need to be strong from the outset and... read more »

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McLaren unveils MP4-27 in Woking

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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McLaren’s drivers have removed the covers from the new MP4-27. The launch presentation took place at the team’s Woking factory on Wednesday morning, hosted... read more »

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F1 teams develop active ride height systems

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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There's a new Formula 1 gadget for 2012.  Already being developed, teams are experimenting with active ride height systems. The idea... read more »

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Williams expects high downforce at India

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The teams have received basic data about the 5.137km Buddh International Race Circuit, such as the corner radii and the length of the straights, but we’ll have to wait until we... read more »

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Indian GP: Preview - Williams

over 13 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Williams simulations of the Buddh circuit indicate a high downforce and medium braking severity track, which should also be reasonably hard on the tyres. read more »

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FIA moves to limit engine-mapping in 2012

over 13 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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The FIA is to introduce new restrictions on what teams can do with engine-mapping in 2012, as the ruling body seeks to stop the use of engine exhaust gases for downforce. read more »

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Mercedes experiments with F-duct wing

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Mercedes is experimenting with an innovative front wing that uses the f-duct concept to boost downforce. read more »

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Downforce loss cost Hamilton in Korea

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has revealed that Lewis Hamilton lost about 10 points of downforce early in the Korean Grand Prix because of an unidentified problem. read more »

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Allison admits to front exhaust handicap

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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James Allisson, technical director of Lotus Renault GP has admitted that the front exit exhaust (FEE) has handicapped the team's car to perform well at low downforce... read more »

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Allison: Unforgiving and lack of downforce

over 13 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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James Allison says Renault have paid a heavy price for using a forward-facing exhaust system and designing a car that is "extremely unforgiving"... read more »

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LRGP's struggle continues in qualifying

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Lotus Renault GP’s struggle at high downforce street circuits continued, as Bruno secured P15 and Vitaly P18 at Singapore’s Marina Bay Circuit. After struggling in Monaco and... read more »

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Lotus to run new floor in Singapore

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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A new floor is part of Lotus’ maximum downforce package for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. The cars of Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli will also be... read more »

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Qualifying crucial for Sauber at Singapore

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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From Monza to Singapore means even more than the difference between day and night. Opposite to what was needed for the Italian high speed track, the spectacular city circuit at... read more »

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Red Bull racing finally on the pace at Monza

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Red Bull Racing has not had a fantastic record at Monza in recent years, with their cars notoriously quick on higher downforce circuits but slower at the low downforce Italian... read more »

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Glock explains frightening DRS problem

over 13 years ago

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Timo Glock’s car could be seen sliding dramatically during Italian Grand Prix qualifying, with the German suffering a distinct lack of downforce as his DRS... read more »

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Button yet to decide on downforce level

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Jenson Button has admitted that he is yet to make a decision over the downforce level he will use for the rest of the weekend, with McLaren opting to test a larger rear wing... read more »

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Italy - McLaren Friday quotes

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Lewis Hamilton, 2nd: "We spent today working on wing set-ups - it looked like some teams may have been running lower downforce than us – read more »

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Double DRS a challenge for F1 teams

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1 drivers and teams are set to face a major headache this weekend working out the best approach for downforce levels at Monza, thanks to the use of a double DRS zone at... read more »

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Red Bull looking forward to the high speed challenge of Monza

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Now only a week away from the Italian GP at the Monza circuit, the Red Bull drivers are still on a high after conquering at the Belgian GP with a spectacular 1-2. Now Mark... read more »

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McLaren try to determine required downforce levels

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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News of the day at Spa is certainly the weather, causing many drivers and teams to have to make more difficult set-up choices after little relevant running. McLaren tried to... read more »

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Blanchimont too fast to keep DRS open - Hamilton

over 13 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Lewis Hamilton doubts he will be able to tackle the high-speed Blanchimont corner with his Drag Reduction System (DRS) engaged at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix as he... read more »

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