On 17/04, 07:28
McLaren is the first team to have installed a diffuser similar to those of Brawn, Toyota, and Williams since their legality was announced on Wednesday. It is now installed on the MP4/24 in Shanghai. The team added a small fin above the structure. This is the first step in a major development in this field. […] 
On 17/04, 07:08
Stefano Domenicali sent several emails to Ferrari employees following the difficult start to the season for the reigning champion team. Following the FIA’s decision this week, Ferrari, along with the six other teams, will have to develop their own version of the diffuser, as used by Brawn GP, Toyota, and Williams. Excerpt from one of […] 
On 17/04, 06:38
Lewis Hamilton set the tone for the first free practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix. It is the first time he has been the leader of an official GP session in 2009. The new aerodynamic package on the McLaren MP4-24 seems to be paying off. Hamilton, who achieved his best time after 60 minutes […] 
On 17/04, 06:21
Ron Dennis is in a position to make an official announcement about his role within the McLaren company. He will be much more interested in the road car development service rather than in racing cars. Dennis, having handed over the responsibility of the main functions of the F1 team to Martin Whitmarsh for 2008, has […] 
On 16/04, 21:56
At the third Grand Prix of the 2009 season, here are the weather trends for the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit. Thursday will be rainy with an ambient temperature of around 18°C. The following days will see a rise in temperatures, with Friday at 19°C and then 24°C to 25°C for Saturday […] 
On 16/04, 06:20
The partnership with McLaren-Mercedes seems to be bearing fruit as Force India can now achieve some standout performances in qualifying or in races. Certainly, the last ranks are usually reserved for them, but this season everyone has a chance. Regarding the diffusers, they are legal, so Force India must follow the path of innovation like […] On 16/04, 06:19
Toyota arrives in China with high hopes, and above all, a strong desire. The Japanese team is finally succeeding this season, at least the beginning, and hopes to continue this way for the third round of the year. Trulli and Glock are aiming for the podium, the engineers are focusing on the car’s grip and […] 
On 16/04, 05:44
The first two races of Nelson Piquet strangely resembled his 2008 season since he didn’t manage to score any points. His qualifying performances were more than mediocre. However, the Brazilian might have a secret weapon in China revealed a little earlier this week by his team, Renault. Double diffusers are allowed from now on, and […] 
On 16/04, 05:25
Everyone remembers the very clear wear of Bridgestone’s super-soft tires in Australia. They deteriorated very quickly. In China, at the Shanghai circuit, the same types of tires will be provided to the teams, namely super-softs and mediums. Despite this similarity a few weeks apart, the Japanese equipment manufacturer finds a significant difference: This weekend, the […] 
On 16/04, 05:07
The Shanghai circuit, designed by architect Hermann Tilke, is a modern track that presents a particularly interesting challenge for teams and drivers. With little elevation change, this circuit offers a great variety of turns, tight hairpins, very fast corners, and extremely demanding sections. Like most modern tracks, the layout is very wide and doesn’t make […] 
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