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    Mike commented on the post, Qualifying performance a priority for Ferrari 1 month, 1 week ago

    What he is saying is that Ferrari won’t be able to improve their qually performance without hurting their race pace.

    To which I say, until Scrabs, Kieth or @John-Beamer tell me otherwise, I think you are making things up.

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    Mike commented on the post, Sauber C32 launch: First pictures 3 months, 2 weeks ago

    @john-beamer
    I know that to an F1 team, every little detail matters, but realistically speaking, wouldn’t the difference be almost negligible?

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    AndrewTanner commented on the post, Why Hamilton and Mercedes could surprise in 2013 4 months ago

    Great article @john-beamer !

    Had Mercedes retained Schumacher for another year i’d be inclined to think that they were just not going to bother too much with 2013 but bringing Hamilton brings in a certain […]

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    John Beamer wrote a new post, Why Hamilton and Mercedes could surprise in 2013 4 months ago

    ThumbnailGuest writer @John-Beamer looks at how Mercedes lost their way in 2012 and could bounce back this year.

    Lewis Hamilton’s move to Mercedes for 2013 has attracted widespread comment and speculation.

    He has […]

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    AndrewTanner commented on the post, How Ferrari solved their exhaust problem 10 months, 2 weeks ago

    I loved this bit @john-beamer

    “Not visible in the illustration are small slits from these slots to the edge of the floor. This means that the floor is one continuous surface as the slots aren’t closed.”

    So […]

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    John H commented on the post, Williams take a step forward with improved compact gearbox 1 year ago

    Thank you @john-beamer for the article and the excellent illustrations – these seem to be getting better and better. I can’t believe the monkey seat is worth it to be honest – it seems that the minimal amount of […]

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    AndrewTanner commented on the post, The problems with Ferrari’s front pull-rod suspension 1 year, 1 month ago

    @john-beamer He does it again! Seriously though, I’ve looked for an article that explains the difference between both approaches for a while. This nailed it for me. Easy to follow and I can definitely appreciate […]

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    BasCB commented on the post, The problems with Ferrari’s front pull-rod suspension 1 year, 1 month ago

    I am fully with @rankx22 there @john-beamer, thanks for the article to help everyone understand what choices and design ideas come into it here.

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    Fixy commented on the post, The problems with Ferrari’s front pull-rod suspension 1 year, 1 month ago

    I must thank you a lot @john-beamer – I’m trying to get into the technologic side of F1 more and more ad you articles help very much. They are simply- ad clearly-written and I’ve just finally understood how […]

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    AndrewTanner commented on the post, Front wing design case study: Mercedes W03 1 year, 2 months ago

    Thanks again @john-beamer for another really tech article. The bit about vortices really really helped my understanding.

    I welcome change from the FIA, FOTA, TWG, whoever. Time and time again we are proved […]

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    BasCB commented on the post, McLaren’s exhaust solution examined 1 year, 2 months ago

    I think just such a slit is what can be spotted on the Caterham’s gills in these pictures http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/cate_studio_2012_9.jpg as a very thin line @john-beamer

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    AndrewTanner commented on the post, McLaren’s exhaust solution examined 1 year, 2 months ago

    Absolutely brilliant @john-beamer The best technical article i’ve read. It all makes perfect sense and you explained it very well. Thanks!

    Other than the actual exhaust pipe itself this all sounds legal and […]

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    BasCB commented on the post, How the 2012 rules will influence F1 car design 1 year, 3 months ago

    LOL, @cacarella, I had te same thoughts when reading it! Thanks @john-beamer!

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    Fixy commented on the post, How the 2012 rules will influence F1 car design 1 year, 3 months ago

    I’m trying to widen my knowledge of F1 technology, and these articles help a lot! Thanks, @john-beamer!

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