double diffusers

Kubica Quickest on Day Three at Valencia

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While fires burned in Cairo on Thursday, flames also poured from the read of Felipe Massa’s Ferrari on day three of testing at Valencia.  After 12 laps in the morning session, the Brazilian spun in his own oil and caught fire.  The Ferrari mechanics were able to put him back on track again in the [...]

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McLaren MP4-25 Launched at Vodafone Headquarters

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The McLaren-Mercedes Formula 1 team formally launched its 2010 challenger, the MP4-25, at Vodafone’s UK headquarters in Newbury today.  Although Mercedes is no longer an equity partner in the team, the new car sports the predominantly silver livery that has been a fixture on McLarens since 1997.  Prior to that year, of course, McLarens were [...]

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Double Diffuser Ban on Track for 2011

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Brawn GP was clearly the class of the field at the beginning of tbe 2009 season.  Their speed was all the more surprising considering dismal performance of the 2008 Honda, which was the previous iteration of the car. Much credit was given to the so-called “double diffuser” for giving the Brawn package an extra edge.  [...]

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