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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

🔍RW configuration for #BahrainGP ⏫️ More downforce & more drag: #RedBull, #AstonMartin, #Alpine and #Haas 🔼 Aerodynamic compromise: #Ferrari and #Mclaren ⏬️ Less drag, less downforce: #Mercedes and #RacingBulls 📸 @AlbertFabrega 📊 Read More formulapaddock.altervista.org/rear-wing-anal…

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

🔍Rear wing configuration for #BahrainGP The choice of the #F1 teams on the rear wing configuration. Many on a medium-high configuration. To read more, there is my analysis, you can find👇 ↪️ RW analysis 2025 ↪️ RW analysis 2024 #formula1 #f1tech formulapaddock.altervista.org/rear-wing-an...

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Rear Wing Analysis - Bahrain Grand Prix - Formula Paddock

Rear wing analysis - Bahrain Grand Prix: how F1 teams balanced downforce, top speed, and traction across different aero configurations.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

setup doesn’t allow the tyres to heat up efficiently under normal conditions. However, this approach could also lead to overheating — which in turn might cause excessive tyre degradation. 📸 @n_mode_log on X and AmUS 📸 illustrations: @ohad_bark

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

The solutions introduced by McLaren and Red Bull are designed exactly to fix these issues. They channel the hot air generated during braking to help warm up the tyres. As mentioned in a previous post, this is particularly beneficial for McLaren, as their aggressive anti-dive

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Then there's Ferrari, which often had to sacrifice qualifying because they couldn’t get the rear tyres into the optimal temperature window. That was mainly due to a rear suspension that failed to activate them effectively.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

🔍 With the new season, we've seen some very interesting solutions on the brake drums, first on the #McLaren and now also on the #RedBull Last season, thermal balance was a nightmare, especially for #Mercedes. The car only became competitive in low-temperature conditions.👇 #f1

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

This weekend there will be the #BahrainGP. To find out more about the GP read the article What you can find in the article 👇 ➡️ Feauters of the track ➡️ Rear Wing configuration ➡️ Pirelli's choice and strategies ➡️ Weather forecast #f1 #formula1 #f1tech formulapaddock.altervista.org/bahrain-gran...

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Bahrain Grand Prix - Preview - Formula Paddock

Bahrain Grand Prix preview: tyre strategies, weather, wind and wear. Everything you need to know for the season opener.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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Bahrain Grand Prix - Preview - Formula Paddock

Bahrain Grand Prix preview: tyre strategies, weather, wind and wear. Everything you need to know for the season opener.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

📚 If you like aerodynamics and want to learn more about it, you should definitely read these two books: 1️⃣ "Race car aerodynamics" by Joseph Katz 👉 amzn.to/3YnNHS1 2️⃣ "Competition car aerodynamics" by Simon McBeath 👉 amzn.to/3FVqvUU #f1 #formula1 #f1tech

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Additionally, it seems to have a greater upwash effect, helping to reduce drag caused by the wake from the wheels. To accommodate the new connections, the endplate has been modified."

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

For the #JapaneseGP, #Williams introduced a new FW. The modified areas are: ↪️Last Flap ↪️Endplate The chord of the last flap has been increased in size, which will enhance local downforce production. 1/2 📸 @MSM_Online & @MST_Mehr #f1 #formula1 #f1tech

New williams's front wing analysis, Japan Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1, Williams FW47

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

#Ferrari and #McLaren have brought the same configuration they used in the previous Grand Prix. Meanwhile, #RedBull and #Mercedes have reverted to the setup from the Australian Grand Prix. 📸 @AlbertFabrega #f1 #formula1 #japanesegp #f1tech

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

#Mercedes and #RedBull have opted for lower-downforce setups, likely in the medium-low range. Among the top teams, Mercedes appears to be running the least amount of downforce.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

#McLaren is also using a medium-downforce setup, though possibly with slightly less downforce than their red rivals. Like #Ferrari, they have a spoon-shaped rear wing, which helps generate more downforce in the central section while reducing drag at the outer edges.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

#Ferrari is running a medium-downforce configuration, likely featuring a double-element beam wing as before. This should help maintain rear stability, but we might see setup adjustments during practice to mitigate the understeer that has been troubling the Italian team.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

This weekend there will be the #JapaneseGP. To find out more about its characteristics read the article What you can find in the article 👇 ➡️ Feauters of the track ➡️ Rear Wing configuration ➡️ Pirelli's choice ➡️ Weather forecast formulapaddock.altervista.org/japanese-gra... #f1 #formula1 #f1tech

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Japanese Grand Prix Preview - Formula Paddock

Detailed analysis of Suzuka Circuit: rear wing setups, Pirelli choices, and team strategies for the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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Japanese Grand Prix Preview - Formula Paddock

Detailed analysis of Suzuka Circuit: rear wing setups, Pirelli choices, and team strategies for the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Here's one of the first images from the #JapaneseGP. The photograph depicts the monocoque of the #RedBull RB21, an image not very easy to obtain, where you can see some details of the car. 📸 n_mode_log on X

Red Bull Rb21 monocoque, Japan Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

But not only that, what further determined the gap was to have an excellent balance during the entry and exit of the curve. Losing slightly during entry but recovering and increasing during exit. 5/5

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

But it will be #Verstappen that will achieve better top speed thanks to improved aerodynamic and DRS efficiency. Recall that the #McLaren has a configuration with more load! 4/5

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

To show the nails this time was #Piastri, fast in the last two sectors. In particular, Oscar makes the difference in the last sector, coming out better from turn 15 and exploiting the speed in the first part of the straight. 3/5

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

changed the setup to favour tomorrow's race. A move that did not allow to show the excellent potential of the Italian car on the Chinese track, but still they obtained not very bad positions. 2/5

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

📊 Although yesterday with the sprint qualifications and the sprint race Ferrari with #Hamilton dictated the pace, for qualifying it was not worth the same story. It would seem that #Ferrari, between the Sprint Race and qualifying, 1/5 #f1 #ChineseGP

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

indicating that they have a more charged (and more drag) configuration. For a more detailed analysis, here's my analysis👇 formulapaddock.altervista.org/sprint-quali...

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Sprint Qualifications - Chinese Grand Prix

Pole for Lewis Hamilton in the Sprint qualifications - Chinese Grand Prix Have Ferrari's issues been resolved?

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Lewis #Hamilton got the pole, but the car to beat will remain #Mclaren, where in all three sectors at least one of the two McL39s is in the top 3 fastest. #RedBull and #Ferrari have a higher top speed than the Mclaren, 1/2

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

📊 Sprint qualifications' analysis - #ChineseGP #Hamilton manages to find his first pole this Friday on the Chinese circuit, his performance and also that of #Leclerc are positive signs for #Ferrari. For a more detailed analysis, here is the article 👇 formulapaddock.altervista.org/sprint-quali...

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Sprint Qualifications - Chinese Grand Prix

Pole for Lewis Hamilton in the Sprint qualifications - Chinese Grand Prix Have Ferrari's issues been resolved?

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

In fact, Max #Verstappen reaches a speed of 336 km/h, which is 3 km/h higher than #Russell and 5 km/h higher than #Norris. 📷@albertfabrega For a more detailed analysis on the preview of the #ChineseGP, here is the article: formulapaddock.altervista.org/chinese_gran...

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Chinese Grand Prix - Preview - Formula Paddock

Explore the key sectors and technical challenges of the Chinese Grand Prix, featuring long straights and high-speed corners.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Due to the very long 1.2 km straight, aerodynamic efficiency and DRS performance are crucial aspects. We might see setups similar to that of the #RedBull RB20, which utilizes the movable flap with higher downforce, resulting in greater DRS efficiency. #f1 #chinesegp

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

The weather conditions do not seem adverse and do not present surprises as the last GP. The maximum temperature is almost similar in 3 days and the wind does not exceed 20 km/h For a full analysis of the #ChineseGP preview, here is the article👇 formulapaddock.altervista.org/chinese_gran... #f1

Weather forecast for Chinese Grand Prix 2025

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

📊 Everything you need to know before the #ChineseGP👇 Here's what you'll find in the article: ↪️ Sections and Key Points ↪️ The Front-End Challenge ↪️ The aerodynamic compromise ↪️ Weather forecast formulapaddock.altervista.org/chinese_gran... #F1 #formula1 #f1tech

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Chinese Grand Prix - Preview - Formula Paddock

Explore the key sectors and technical challenges of the Chinese Grand Prix, featuring long straights and high-speed corners.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

The risk of rain for the day of the race is very high. The wind increases to 20 km/h and any gusts even to 40 km/h. the temperature decreases greatly from 37° on Saturday to 28° on Sunday For a full analysis of the pre #ausGP read the article 👇 formulapaddock.altervista.org/pre-australi... #f1

Weather forecast for Australian Grand Prix

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

📰 @MotorsportWeek ⏩️ Stay up to date on f1 (news & tech analysis) with Formula Paddock, link in bio @formulapaddock.bsky.social

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

➡️ Aston Martin will not be more a customer teams of Mercedes PU, but it will be a works team with Honda, it means: ↪️ they'll project and produce their own trasmission ↪️ same thing for suspensions and wishbones So they will be a fully independent team. 3/3

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

between the Honda camp and the wider Aston Martin team to ensure harmony and “efficiency” along with integrating fuel supplier Aramco and lubricants partner Valvoline. “I've visited factory,” said Cowell. The same with Aramco and Valvoline. 2/3

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

🟢 Cowell ‘impressed’ by Honda’s ambition ➡️ Cowell revealed that he has visited Honda in Japan and had nothing but praise for the work he has seen so far. Given his experience at Mercedes HPP, Cowell believes he will be a key component in 1/3 #f1 #formula1 #f1tech

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Airbox: Like other Mercedes-powered teams, McLaren adopts a circular airbox, while Ferrari (along with its customer teams) sticks to a triangular shape. ⏩️ Stay up to date on f1 (news & tech analysis) with Formula Paddock, link in bio @paddock_formula_ #F1threads

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Sidepods: McLaren’s are significantly more rounded compared to Ferrari's and feature a water-wash directing airflow toward the rear (in conjunction with downwash). Ferrari's design is less extreme. #f1threads

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Sidepods & Airbox Looking at the sidepods, key differences emerge compared to last season: Inlet Design: McLaren follows the "P" philosophy while maintaining its own design identity. Ferrari’s inlet remains largely unchanged, though the overbite shows similarities to its rival. #f1threads

Ferrari Sf25 and Mclaren McL39 inlet and sidepods tech analysis, f1

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

➡️For the front suspension: Ferrari switched to a pull-rod layout for better aero efficiency. McLaren repositioned the upper wishbone's rear arm lower andfurther back to enhance anti-dive.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

➡️Both teams use a "curl" for outwash, but Ferrari's is more aggressive. Ferrari also has a larger chord on the main plane.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Both #Ferrari & #McLaren have undergone significant changes, starting with the front section: ➡️The flap shapes follow last year's concepts. Ferrari trims its flap near the endplate, while McLaren's is more uniform for higher downforce. @formulaprof #f1 #formula1

Front suspension of SF25 and McL39 tech analysis

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Despite ongoing disputes, the FIA is determined to tighten control over wing flexibility to prevent a repeat of last year’s controversy, which saw teams invest significant resources in aeroelasticity research.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

📌 Australia to enforce the first anti-flexion measures, strict checks on beam wings ➡️ From the first race of the season, the FIA will implement more rigorous rear wing flexion tests, ensuring all teams comply with the updated regulations.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Waché admitted that Red Bull is still struggling in this area but has urged the FIA to take action, especially with the 2026 regulations in mind.

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

➡️ During testing, Red Bull’s technical director Pierre Waché reignited the debate, pointing fingers at McLaren and Ferrari’s rear wings and their continuous use of the “mini-DRS.”

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Formula Paddock @formulapaddock.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

with stricter checks starting in Australia for rear wings and later in Spain for front wings. This decision has angered teams like Red Bull, which heavily invested in this area to catch up with McLaren and Ferrari.

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