News Details
Tech analysis: Explaining Red Bull’s mysterious pace improvement
Red Bull has made significant strides over the course of the 2016 season, and while many would assume it is down to its usual intense aerodynamic development programme, it’s actually a little more complex. Matt Somerfield analyses. Initially, it seemed Ferrari had closed the gap to Mercedes, keeping pace in the opening few races. But, as the season unfolded, its pace dropped away, whilst Red Bull have come to the fore. This is where the battle between development philosophy lay, as Ferrari’s relative gains to Mercedes came from the improvements made to its powe runit over the winter. But, as tends to be the case with Ferrari, its aerodynamic development hasn’t been as strong as those...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes and Renault F1 chiefs hail Ocon promotion
Mercedes motorsport chief Toto Wolff says he is happy to welcome Esteban...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
McLaren "could cause issues" in Force India...
Force India believes that McLaren could now play a decisive role in its...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Alonso: Only McLaren or Mercedes can give me a third...
Fernando Alonso departed Ferrari at the end of 2014 and returned to...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Red Bull sets sights on catching Mercedes
– Red Bull team boss Christian Horner says the outfit's sights are...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Gresini unveils 2026 livery as Alex Marquez secures...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Honda tops MotoGP’s Sepang Shakedown as Aleix...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez targeting factory MotoGP seat at Yamaha...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Gresini Ducati launches 2026 MotoGP livery
Gresini Ducati has unveiled its 2026 MotoGP livery at its official team...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Freedom 250 will be "economic benefit” to...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Donald Trump signs executive order confirming IndyCar...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Cindric returns to Team Penske for 2026 as...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Tim Cindric returns to Penske in race strategist role
Team Penske has announced the strategist line-up for its 2026 IndyCar...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
New WRC winter tyre expected in 2027 after Monte Carlo...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Thierry Neuville struggled in “most difficult”...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Rally USA return edges closer for 2027 as WRC plans...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal board issue brutal ultimatum to Arteta after...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly under pressure from the club...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Arsenal eye versatile Real Madrid gem as their...
Arsenal are looking to improve the team with the signing of Real Madrid...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal very serious about signing midfield gem as Man...
Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has been linked with a move away from the...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
We ranked the 2026 F1 grid based entirely on vibes
You know who’s going to win the F1 championship... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Radical Aston Martin 'on another level' as striking Adrian...
The 2026 Aston Martin eventually broke cover on... Read More »
44m ago from RacingNews365.com
Awestruck Fernando Alonso details influence of...
Fernando Alonso appeared awestruck about his... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
