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Mercedes explains the six upgrades on its W14 F1 car

After a disappointing start to the season with its new W14 challenger, Mercedes has been working hard at its Brackley factory on a raft of changes to the car.

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Monaco GP: F1 technical images from the pitlane explained

Mercedes has made significant changes to the W14 in Monaco, with the most visceral being the change from their infamous zeropod solution for a more conventional downwash ramp-style configuration.

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The key details behind Mercedes' W14 F1 upgrade

As expected, the new design takes inspiration from other solutions we have seen employed up and down the grid. However, there's clearly delineation in its design profile in order to integrate it with the W14's core design principles.

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How Red Bull keeps improving its RB19 F1 car

And while its rivals search for ways to close the performance gap, Red Bull is not sitting still because it continues to work on the progress it made from last year's dominant RB18.

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First images of Mercedes W14 F1 new upgrades appear

The German manufacturer has spent several months working on the major revamp of its 2023 challenger after deciding that it needed a new development path in terms of its concept.

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The best tech images so far from Formula 1 2023

But while we may have to wait a few more days to see some of those new parts in the flesh, the break does at least give us an opportunity to reflect on some of the interesting developments spotted so far this season.

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What Ferrari's floor update path reveals about its F1 2023 priorities

Rather than chasing an out-and-out performance deficit between itself and Red Bull in all conditions, it has had to get on top of why it appears to be close to its rival in qualifying but is far adrift in the race.

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How F1 teams are changing cars without new parts

A case in point was spotted in Miami last weekend as both Mercedes and Williams took to free practice with different configurations mounted on their cars.

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Miami GP: F1 technical images from the pitlane explained

As Red Bull Racing prepares the RB19 for action in Miami we are treated to a glimpse at what goes on under the brake drum, with the caliper left exposed we can see the tube fins used to help keep things cool and that have allowed the team to take…

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How F1 teams chased big top speed gains in Baku

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.

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Azerbaijan GP: F1 technical images from the pitlane explained

Ferrari has trimmed its front wing upper flaps in order to cater for the demands of the Baku street circuit and tailor it to the choice it will make with the rear wing. Also worth noting in this image is the curvature of the endplate, a design choice that many…

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Why Aston Martin Red Bull F1 copy claims are so wrong

Indeed, even F1’s pacesetting team itself joined in the fun when its motorsport director Helmut Marko joked earlier this year that it has been nice to see ‘three Red Bulls’ on the podium.

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Why Aston Martin Red Bull copy claims are wrong

Indeed, even F1’s pacesetting team itself joined in the fun when its motorsport director Helmut Marko joked earlier this year that it has been nice to see ‘three Red Bulls’ on the podium.

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The fascinating story behind McLaren's most iconic F1 car

The first of its successes came on this day in 1988, when Alain Prost triumphed in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Here we look under its skin at the tech secrets that help make it such an F1 icon.

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The Red Bull brake system tweaks playing a key part in its F1 success

One area of constant development is brake systems, as teams attempt to reduce weight, improve heat dissipation, and increase the car's overall stopping performance.

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The simple explanation for Red Bull's F1 DRS dominance

Soon after the race, Hamilton said he had never seen a car have such an edge over the opposition as the RB19.

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How Alfa Romeo turned to a ‘blistering’ Mercedes F1 idea

Mercedes introduced its widebody chassis blister solution as part of a larger package of updates for the W13 at last season’s British Grand Prix, and it continues to use the solution this year too.

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How Mercedes and Ferrari are chasing Red Bull’s F1 top speed advantage

Having seen that Max Verstappen could not be challenged for overtakes on the straights, and found it fairly easy to breeze past other drivers if he needed to, Red Bull's opposition set about improving the efficiency of their cars and wings to reduce drag.

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How Red Bull's F1 rivals have pushed to wipe out its top-speed advantage

On a number of occasions, Max Verstappen could not be challenged for overtakes on the straights, and found it fairly easy to breeze past other drivers if he needed to. Rivals knew they had to respond to this for 2023, and so have set about improving the efficiency of their…

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Bahrain GP: F1 technical images direct from the pitlane

Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display in the pitlane as teams prepare for the Bahrain Grand Prix, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.

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How teams are pushing back against F1's bid to stop outwash

A great deal of time was taken in framing Formula 1's 2022 regulations, as the series made a genuine attempt to improve a pursuing car's ability to follow another.

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How F1 teams made the most of the final day of 2023 testing in Bahrain

The on-track action is over for pre-season Formula 1 testing in Bahrain and teams will now prepare themselves for the first race of the season in just under a week.

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How F1 teams made the most of last day of 2023 testing in Bahrain

The on-track action is over for pre-season Formula 1 testing in Bahrain and teams will now prepare themselves for the first race of the season, which is now just a week away.

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Nowhere to hide for latest F1 technical tweaks in Bahrain test

Day two of pre-season Formula 1 testing in Bahrain is in the books, and with all the cars having nowhere to hide there are plenty of interesting details for us to uncover.

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Uncovering F1 2023 tech secrets from testing so far

Formula 1 testing is underway in Bahrain and, while we saw some of the technical details at the launches, there’s plenty for us to sink our teeth into as the cars hit the track.

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