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Why McLaren has abandoned its original sidepod concept

over 2 years ago

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As part of a revised package of parts introduced for the French Grand Prix, McLaren has moved much closer to the direction seen on the lead pairing of Red Bull and... read more »

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Norris believes McLaren's porpoising suggests F1 upgrades are working

over 2 years ago

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Norris ran the new aero parts in second practice in France, while Daniel Ricciardo used them all day, allowing the team to conduct a back-to-back comparison in FP1.The latest... read more »

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McLaren updates F1 sidepod and floor design among French GP package

over 2 years ago

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McLaren has found itself fighting to lead the midfield teams so far this season despite its form tending to fluctuate from track to track. It currently sits fourth in the... read more »

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Mercedes not ruling out future switch to Red Bull F1 car concept

over 2 years ago

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The German car manufacturer has had a difficult season so far as it has battled excessive porpoising and bouncing with its narrow-sidepod wide-floored W13 design.But with more... read more »

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The Red Bull and Ferrari elements inspiring Alpine's F1 upgrades

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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It has not only been applying optimisations to a package that was delivering a relatively good uptick in performance, but it has also been studying its rivals' solutions... read more »

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Mercedes: F1 British GP W13 updates have "pushed us in the right direction"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Mercedes headed to Silverstone with an extensive package that includes a revised floor, rear wing, sidepod inlet and front suspension.The team also anticipated that the fast... read more »

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Hamilton: Mercedes made "small step forwards" despite "harsh" bouncing

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Mercedes brought a raft of updates for its W13 car to the British Grand Prix, including a revised front suspension, sidepod vanes, floor, rear wings and bib wing tweaks.The... read more »

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Why Red Bull has added a shelf to its F1 engine cover

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The team has made a significant change to the shape of the bodywork where the sidepods and engine cover meet.This has created distinctive channels for which the airflow will... read more »

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Mercedes reveals extent of F1 upgrades for British GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The changes, which have to be notified to the FIA before the cars are allowed to run on track, include revised front suspension, sidepod vanes, floor, rear wings and bib wing... read more »

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Why Alpine's low-drag F1 updates should pay off in the short term

over 2 years ago

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This is because of a run of tracks with medium/low downforce characteristics, so the updates are expected to pay out over the course of the next few races.The most substantial... read more »

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Alfa Romeo reveals special F1 livery at Azerbaijan GP

over 2 years ago

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Alfa's livery tweak on its C42 F1 car is meant to celebrate the launch of the Alfa Romeo Tonale road car, an electric SUV.As part of the change the engine cover and... read more »

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Mercedes approaching concept crunch time - Wolff

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has conceded he is not yet fully convinced by the Silver Arrows' disappearing sidepod concept. read more »

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Video: Aston Martin's "Green Red Bull" F1 Controversy Explained

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

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2 years after the last copying controversy, Aston Martin is back again with a new sidepod and floor design that very closely resembles Red Bull's 2022 design. But is that... read more »

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Vettel not expecting immediate 'massive jump' from Aston F1 updates

over 2 years ago

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The first glimpses of Aston Martin's substantial upgrade for its AMR22 car appeared on Thursday ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, where a number of teams have brought a... read more »

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FIA clears Aston Martin over Red Bull F1 car design similarities after investigation

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Aston Martin debuted a number of upgrades for its AMR22 F1 car on Friday in opening practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, including changes to its sidepod, floor, halo and rear... read more »

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Mercedes won't rule out ditching F1 sidepod design after Spanish GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The German manufacturer is struggling to tame the porpoising problems that have beset the W13 since the start of the season and have left the squad unable to challenge Ferrari... read more »

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The Red Bull F1 'ice skate' that could be its porpoising cure

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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And just as we've seen a variety of different sidepod solutions from teams this year, it appears - from the glimpses we have been able to get - there are varied approaches... read more »

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Wolff considers Mercedes concept "simply doesn't work"

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Toto Wolff has defended Mercedes' 'disappearing sidepod' concept despite reflecting there may be part of it that "simply doesn't work". read more »

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"No such thing as a concept being wrong," insists Wolff

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Denying that the W13's design is fundamentally flawed, Mercedes team boss, Toto Wolff is unwilling to give up on the car's unique sidepod design... yet. read more »

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Alonso: Points haul from first four races of F1 season 'painful'

over 2 years ago

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Alonso was forced out of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after just five laps, having picked up damage to the floor and sidepod of his Alpine after contact with Mick Schumacher... read more »

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Ricciardo takes blame for first corner Imola F1 tangle with Sainz

over 3 years ago

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Sainz had made a poor getaway from fourth, but appeared to have consolidated fifth place as the pack turned into the left-hand apex of the Tamburello chicane.But Ricciardo, who... read more »

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Albon handed Australia F1 grid drop after Saudi Arabia Stroll tangle

over 3 years ago

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Attempting to tee up a move on Stroll towards the end of the race at Jeddah into Turn 1, Albon dived down the inside of the Aston Martin driver in a bid to move up to 11th... read more »

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Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - Alpine

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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We will have a different rear wing for this weekend and Esteban will return to the latest spec sidepod after the issue from last week. read more »

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Alpine blame "defective prototype" for Ocon sidepod explosion

over 3 years ago

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Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has blamed the sidepod explosion suffered by Esteban Ocon during Bahrain Grand Prix practice on a "possibly defective prototype" component. read more »

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Wolff: Mercedes convinced in current car concept

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has emphasised that its W13 has the potential to fight at the front of the field, after its subdued showing during qualifying in Bahrain. Mercedes... read more »