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    F1 may have finally got its nose rules right

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    14th July 2015, 12:1314th July 2015, 14:18 | Written by John Beamer

    McLaren and Force India’s new noses show there is still room for innovation after the FIA moved to eradicate the ugly designs seen last year.

    Factory teams have an edge when it comes to cooling

    F1 technology

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    23rd October 2014, 12:1923rd October 2014, 17:21 | Written by John Beamer

    F1 teams’ different cooling solution highlights a key advantage those who design their own engines – like Mercedes – have over their customer rivals.

    How teams are clawing back rear-end downforce

    F1 technology

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    29th September 2014, 12:4329th September 2014, 12:51 | Written by John Beamer

    Changes in the 2014 rule book aimed to cut how much downforce teams could generate at the rear of the car. But inventive designers are trying to claw it back.

    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.

    How the 2015 rules aim to fix ugly F1 noses

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    3rd September 2014, 12:108th December 2014, 9:33 | Written by John Beamer

    For next year the FIA intends to change rules which created an ugly generation of F1 cars. Here’s how the new noses may look in 2015.

    How teams exploit brake rules to boost downforce

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    3rd August 2014, 11:06 | Written by John Beamer

    F1 car designers take advantage of a limited opportunity for aerodynamic freedom in the brake duct areas to claw back precious downforce. John Beamer explains how.

    Ferrari’s unusual approach to F1’s new nose rules

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    25th April 2014, 12:1525th April 2014, 12:15 | Written by John Beamer

    Ferrari’s aerodynamics has been a weakness for them in recent seasons but their approach to F1’s complicated new nose rules shows fresh thinking at work.

    Technical updates ahead of the Australian Grand Prix

    F1 technology

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    13th March 2014, 10:1613th March 2014, 13:53 | Written by John Beamer

    The final pre-season test in Bahrain saw the teams continue to work on ensuring their cars run reliably in hotter conditions. Here’s a look at the changes to the cars at the final test.

    The first technical innovations of 2014 in detail

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    12th February 2014, 12:4414th February 2014, 23:21 | Written by John Beamer

    Every team bar Lotus turned up to the first test with new cars built to drastically changed regulations. John Beamer casts his eye over the notable innovations.

    Design trends on the first new cars of 2014

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    27th January 2014, 12:063rd February 2014, 15:11 | Written by John Beamer

    John Beamer looks at how the first teams to reveal their 2014 cars have talked this year’s new rules.

    Why Hamilton and Mercedes could surprise in 2013

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    14th January 2013, 15:5615th January 2013, 17:24 | Written by John Beamer

    Guest writer John Beamer looks at how Mercedes lost their way in 2012 and could bounce back this year as Lewis Hamilton joins them.

    Late front wing development on 2012’s fastest car

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    17th December 2012, 9:4417th December 2012, 8:48 | Written by John Beamer

    The McLaren MP4-27 was the fastest car of 2012 – and it won the final two races of the year after a subtle but significant front wing tweak.

    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

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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

    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

    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

    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

    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?

    How the Red Bull RB8’s exhaust feeds its diffuser

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    14th March 2012, 11:556th August 2012, 12:38 | Written by John Beamer

    The Red Bull RB8 sported an intricate new exhaust at the final test. John Beamer examines how it tries to replicate the effect of last year’s exhaust-blown diffusers.

    Front wing design case study: Mercedes W03

    F1 technology

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    6th March 2012, 12:3029th March 2012, 10:17 | Written by John Beamer

    The front wing is a vital part of an F1 car which affects its entire aerodynamic performance. Here’s how Mercedes have designed theirs.

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