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    F2 will introduce synthetic fuel before F1 despite teams’ concerns

    F2 will introduce synthetic fuel before F1 despite teams’ concerns

    Formula 2

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    4th March 2022, 8:203rd March 2022, 21:10 | Written by Hazel Southwell

    Formula 2 team bosses objected to the series being used as a “test bed” for Formula 1’s synthetic fuels, saying it “wouldn’t be wise.”

    From back to front? How Alfa Romeo, Haas and Williams tackled the new 2022 rules

    From back to front? How Alfa Romeo, Haas and Williams tackled the new 2022 rules

    F1 Technology

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    2nd March 2022, 12:402nd March 2022, 12:40 | Written by Alto Ono

    F1’s rules gave Alfa Romeo, Haas and Williams more development time than their rivals last year. Is that reflected in the new cars they produced for 2022?

    Honda exit shows F1 needs a “more positive impact on the planet” – Hamilton

    Honda exit shows F1 needs a “more positive impact on the planet” – Hamilton

    2020 Eifel Grand Prix

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    8th October 2020, 20:07 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Hazel Southwell

    Lewis Hamilton says Honda’s decision to leave Formula 1 shows how far the sport has to go to improve its environmental credentials.

    How the FIA’s new encrypted fuel flow meter targets Ferrari’s suspected ‘aliasing’ trick

    How the FIA’s new encrypted fuel flow meter targets Ferrari’s suspected ‘aliasing’ trick

    F1 technology

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    16th March 2020, 13:0518th March 2020, 6:22 | Written by Keith Collantine and Dieter Rencken

    The new, second fuel flow meter the FIA has added to Formula 1 cars this year is designed to prevent a trick Ferrari is believed to have used last season.

    Analysis: Mercedes overhaul their sidepods for German GP

    Analysis: Mercedes overhaul their sidepods for German GP

    F1 technology

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    27th July 2019, 12:51 | Written by Craig Scarborough

    As final practice came to an end Mercedes were unusually far off the pace. What’s changed on the W10? Craig Scarborough analyses their new sidepod aerodynamics.

    “The next step was removing the bodywork”: Mercedes’ extreme cooling problems explained

    “The next step was removing the bodywork”: Mercedes’ extreme cooling problems explained

    F1 technology

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    4th July 2019, 12:0316th March 2022, 11:51 | Written by Craig Scarborough

    Mercedes’ cooling problems forced them to extremes in Austria. Craig Scarborough examines how the W10’s ‘Achilles’ Heel’ led to its first defeat.

    Analysis: McLaren follow 2019’s trend for trick suspension

    Analysis: McLaren follow 2019’s trend for trick suspension

    F1 technology

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    22nd June 2019, 16:2322nd June 2019, 16:23 | Written by Craig Scarborough

    Did a new suspension trick contribute to McLaren achieving their best qualifying result for five years in France?


    Analysis: The upgrade Renault is pinning its hopes on at home

    F1 technology

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    22nd June 2019, 12:3422nd June 2019, 12:34 | Written by Craig Scarborough

    Renault enjoyed its strongest race weekend of the year so far in Canada and is aiming to build on that in its home event this weekend with a series of upgrades for its RS19.

    Analysis: Haas adds downforce as it grapples with tyre troubles

    Analysis: Haas adds downforce as it grapples with tyre troubles

    F1 technology

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    17th May 2019, 8:2117th May 2019, 11:29 | Written by Craig Scarborough

    Haas are grappling with serious tyre temperature problems but are also seeking performance gains, as their Spanish Grand Prix aerodynamic updates show.


    Analysis: Racing Point address RP19 compromise with suspension update

    F1 technology

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    16th May 2019, 11:5215th May 2019, 20:53 | Written by Craig Scarborough

    Racing Point addressed some of the compromises in their 2019 car with suspension and bargeboards updates in Spain.

    Analysis: Trend-setting Toro Rosso’s latest aero refinement

    Analysis: Trend-setting Toro Rosso’s latest aero refinement

    F1 technology

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    16th May 2019, 7:1115th May 2019, 23:07 | Written by Craig Scarborough

    Toro Rosso has removed an element which has been in use for years from its front wing endplate in search of more performance from F1’s new 2019 wings.

    From one extreme to another: Monza’s low drag wings

    From one extreme to another: Monza’s low drag wings

    F1 technology

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    16th September 2014, 13:5716th September 2014, 15:07 | Written by John Beamer

    While this weekend’s race at Singapore demands a maximum downforce set-up, in the last two races teams used their thinnest wings in pursuit of higher speeds.

    New restrictions won’t put teams off passive DRS

    F1 technology

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    12th February 2013, 9:3812th February 2013, 9:40 | Written by Keith Collantine

    The DRS rules have been changed this year following objections from some drivers. But teams reckon it should still remain an area for development.

    Red Bull boost diffuser performance with twin tunnels

    Red Bull boost diffuser performance with twin tunnels

    F1 technology

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    6th August 2012, 13:006th August 2012, 13:37 | Written by John Beamer

    Red Bull have persevered with their sidepod bodywork which gave them a few headaches earlier in the year. Here’s how it works.

    How Ferrari solved their exhaust problem

    How Ferrari solved their exhaust problem

    F1 technology

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    5th July 2012, 11:455th July 2012, 11:17 | Written by John Beamer

    John Beamer examines the progress Ferrari have made by changing the position of their exhaust exits.

    Williams’ low-downforce concave rear wing

    Williams’ low-downforce concave rear wing

    F1 technology

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    18th June 2012, 12:3018th June 2012, 10:24 | Written by John Beamer

    Williams raced a special low-downforce rear wing at the Canadian Grand Prix – John Beamer looks at how it works.

    Why McLaren turned their nose up

    Why McLaren turned their nose up

    F1 technology

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    30th May 2012, 10:5630th May 2012, 11:20 | Written by John Beamer

    McLaren jumped on the high-nose bandwagon at the Spanish Grand Prix. John Beamer explains why.

    Williams take a step forward with improved compact gearbox

    Williams take a step forward with improved compact gearbox

    F1 technology

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    24th April 2012, 13:1927th April 2012, 10:42 | Written by John Beamer

    John Beamer explains how Williams have refined the radical gearbox they developed last year – and produced a more competitive car.

    The problems with Ferrari’s front pull-rod suspension

    The problems with Ferrari’s front pull-rod suspension

    F1 technology

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    28th March 2012, 13:1628th March 2012, 15:06 | Written by John Beamer

    Will Ferrari persist with their tricky front pull-rod suspension or abandon it in favour of a more traditional set-up?

    Michael Schumacher shows how to start an F1 race

    Michael Schumacher shows how to start an F1 race

    F1 technology

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    13th March 2012, 21:1514th March 2012, 6:54 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Michael Schumacher explains what an F1 driver does at the start of the race, and how they prepare the car to make the fastest possible start.

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