Retro F1 tech: The ground effect era
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looks back at how changes to the Formula 1 regulations affected the landscape of the sport in the past. Part 1: the 1970 and 1980s.
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Ground effect (cars) - Wikipedia
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Tech Talk: Modern ground effect aerodynamics
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Grand Prix History - The Ground Effect Era
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Ground Effect
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HOW F1 CARS STARTED TO SUCK! The Story of the First Ground Effect
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Wolff and Lauda to remain at Mercedes until 2020
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F1 designers to appear at Race Retro - Motor Sport Magazine
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Developing NASCAR's Gen 7 Aerodynamics - Racecar Engineering
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F1: James Allison To Return As Technical Director Of Mercedes F1