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Lance Stroll's drop in performance in the Turkish Grand Prix was due to front wing damage not seen in his pitstop, the Racing Point Formula 1 team has revealed The 22-year-old then slid down the order, ending up ninth, after reporting heavy tyre graining. Racing Point have discovered damage to Lance Stroll’s front wing which they believe caused the severe graining on his second set of tyres which cost him the lead of the Turkish Grand Prix. Back to all videos. Although Perez logged good points with second place Stroll's tumble to ninth could prove expensive in the battle with McLaren and Renault for third place in the constructors' championship. Given Stroll's obvious frustration after the race - in which Perez finished second - Racing Point has moved quickly to clarify the situation with a statement. Stroll's race compromised by wing damage In a series of posts on social media this morning, the Silverstone-based outfit revealed that Lance Stroll 's issues with his Inters during the Turkish Grand Prix were mainly due to damage to his front wing. After a stop for a fresh set of inters Stroll's pace dropped off badly and he fell back to an eventual ninth place at the flag. Racing Point Say Hidden Front Wing Damage Slowed Stroll Hidden front wing damage played a significant part in dashing Lance Stroll's Turkish Grand Prix hopes after he led from pole position, the Canadian's Racing Point Formula One team said on Monday. Is this Red Bull’s best chance to beat Mercedes? Lance Stroll's drop-off in performance in the Turkish GP was due to front wing damage that could not be seen in his pitstop, the Racing Point Formula 1 team has revealed. Lance Stroll admitted to being dumbfounded by his lack of pace at the Turkish Grand Prix, which saw him go from leading 32 of the 58 laps in Istanbul to finishing P9. Stroll led the race comfortably in the early stages on full wet tyres, but began to suffer graining in his second stint on intermediates, allowing teammate Sergio Perez to cut his advantage. Stroll led the race comfortably in the early stages on full wet tyres, but began to suffer graining in his second stint on intermediates, allowing teammate Sergio Perez to cut his advantage. 29 Mar 2019 FP1: Stroll damages front wing in Turn 4 spin. Racing Point says Lance Stroll’s slump to ninth after leading most of the Turkish Grand Prix was a result of unseen damage to his front wing. This resulted in a significant loss of downforce at the front of the car. When the flag drops, you know what stops... And it's about time, says Stuart Codling. After the race, Racing Point found damage on Stroll's front wing which they named as the cause of his tire issues. Racing Point have provided an explanation for why Lance Stroll struggled in the second half of the Turkish Grand Prix and lost several places after he put on a new set of intermediate tyres.. "Data during the race confirmed there was a significant loss of front downforce, but with no visible damage to the top side of the front wing, combined with the low-grip conditions, it was difficult to confirm whether the data was correct. The countdown to 2021 F1 season is nearing its end and answers about the competitive order will soon arrive. Lance Stroll's drop in performance in the Turkish Grand Prix was due to front wing damage not seen in his pitstop, the Racing Point Formula 1 team has revealed. "The resultant loss of front downforce contributed to increased levels of graining. Perez went on to finish the race in P2, while Stroll’s two points for P9 were also vital as Racing Point returned to P3 in the Constructors’ Championship and established a five-point gap over McLaren. Racing Point reveal front-wing "damage" led to Stroll's Turkish GP woe Racing Point has revealed that damage sustained to the front wing of Lance Stroll 's car led to his sudden performance drop-off during the Turkish Grand Prix and the Canadian limping home in a lowly ninth place. It was only when the car returned from parc ferme to the garage after the race that previously unseen damage to the underside of the front wing was discovered. Racing Point says the team found front wing damage when stripping down Lance Stroll’s car after his hopes of winning the Turkish Grand Prix disappeared. Lance Stroll’s drop-off in performance in the Turkish GP was due to front wing damage that could not be seen in his pitstop, the Racing Point Formula 1 team has revealed. Nov 16, 2020, 4:29 AM Lance Stroll's drop in performance in the Turkish Grand Prix was due to front wing damage not seen in his pitstop, the Racing Point Formula 1 team has revealed The return of the McLaren-Mercedes partnership for the first time since 2014 brings two of Formula 1's biggest names back together. But according to Stroll’s Racing Point team, unseen damage to the Canadian’s front wing had been the contributing factor behind Stroll’s tumble down the order. Racing Point has revealed that Lance Stroll was carrying front wing damage throughout the Turkish Grand Prix which significantly impacted his tyre graining issues. "It was only after the race, when the car returned to the garage, that the damage and blockage to the underside of the front wing was discovered.". "We discovered damage to the underside of Lance's front wing, which could not be seen from the outside. Stroll capitalized on his shock pole position to lead Sunday's race at the outset. ‘Significant’ wing damage found on Stroll’s car, “During the team’s routine post-race car set down, we discovered damage to the underside of Lance Stroll’s, front wing that was a significant contributor to the graining issues he experienced during his 2nd and 3rd stints on the intermediate tyres at the. Racing Point revealed that there was significant damage to the front wing of Lance Stroll’s car, which led to a decline in his performance and his loss to the top of the Turkish Grand Prix, r… Front wing damage behind Stroll’s drop in pace at Turkish GP. Racing Point have revealed that damage to Lance Stroll’s front wing “significantly” contributed to his graining issues at the Turkish GP. Stroll, 22, then slid down the order, ending up ninth, after reporting heavy tyre graining. Lance Stroll's drop-off in performance in the Turkish GP was due to front wing damage that could not be seen in his pitstop, the Racing Point Formula 1 team has revealed. "One of the strakes on the underside of the front wing came loose and lodged itself in such a way that the blockage caused a significant loss of front downforce. Stroll's pace drop in Turkey due to front wing damage. "Pitting for a fresh set of intermediates on lap 36 failed to resolve the problem with the graining becoming even more severe. If the winner of pre-season testing can turn its early form into a season-long challenge, then the hegemony of F1’s top team could genuinely be under threat. “Data during the race confirmed there was a significant loss of front downforce – but with no visible damage to the top side of the front wing, combined with the low-grip conditions, it was difficult to confirm whether the data was correct. Hidden front wing damage played a significant part in dashing Lance Stroll's Turkish Grand Prix hopes after he led from pole position, the Canadian's Racing Point Formula One team said on Monday. Turkish Grand Prix,” they wrote in a statement. Shortly after the Bahrain Grand Prix was restarted following … Hidden front wing damage played a significant part in dashing Lance Stroll's Turkish Grand Prix hopes after he led from pole position, the Canadian's Racing Point Formula One team said on Monday. It backed up the team's live data that had indicated a loss of downforce that could not be accounted for. Specifically, the Silverstone-based team, which is owned by Lance’s father, Lawrence Stroll, has revealed that the front wing of Stroll’s RP20 sustained damage in the race. Stroll, whose Mexican team mate Sergio Perez finished second, was leading the race until he pitted for fresh intermediate tyres on lap 36 at Istanbul Park. Pitting for a fresh set of intermediates on lap 36 failed to resolve the problem, with the graining becoming even more severe. “Lance reported poor tyre performance, significant understeer and graining from lap 17 onwards in the race. November 16, 2020. How McLaren is going back to the future with Mercedes, The teammate battles that will define F1 2021, The stark challenges Vettel’s new start now faces, Verstappen "preferred" time penalty to letting Hamilton past, Bahrain GP: Hamilton holds off Verstappen to win epic duel. The same happened when a new set were fitted to the RP20 and Stroll found himself sinking like a stone down the order, eventually finishing P9. Damage to the front wing After the race, damage to the front wing was discovered, which may explain Stroll's problems. The Canadian racer claimed a shock first pole position of his career in the wet at Istanbul Park, and after a strong start off the line he retained his lead and built a nice gap over team-mate Sergio Perez as the Racing Points ran P1 and P2. Stroll led away from his maiden ... Stroll puzzled by graining problems during ‘pretty terrible’ race . Vettel has "zero tolerance" for Turkey crane incident, Perez: No team orders at Racing Point when leading in Turkey. Despite needing further surgery on the jaw fracture he sustained pre-season, he reckons he’s driving better than ever. 0 . "Lance complained of poor tyre performance, significant understeer, and graining from lap 17 onwards in the race," it read. Racing Point says a post-race inspection of Lance Stroll's RP20 revealed a damaged front wing that "significantly" contributed to the tyre graining issue that undermined the Canadian's Turkish GP. Could it be the final step in McLaren's rebuilding job? Teamwork makes the dream work #TurkishGP #F1 #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/3g0mXQUxE5, — BWT Racing Point F1 Team (@RacingPointF1) November 16, 2020, Get your hands on the official Racing Point 2020 collection via the Formula 1 store. "It was discovered during the team's routine after race car set down that damage to the underside of Lance's front wing was a significant contributor to the severe graining issues," Racing Point said in a statement. “One of the strakes on the underside of the front wing had come loose and lodged itself in such a way that the blockage caused a significant loss of front downforce. Having started from pole position, Lance Stroll ultimately wound up in P9 at the chequered flag in Sunday’s Turkish Grand Prix. “During the team’s routine post-race car set down, we discovered damage to the underside of Lance Stroll’s front wing that was a significant contributor to the graining issues he experienced during his 2nd and 3rd stints on the intermediate tyres at the Turkish Grand Prix,” they wrote in a statement. Stroll led the race comfortably in the early stages on full wet tyres, but began to suffer graining in his second stint on intermediates, allowing teammate Sergio Perez to cut his advantage. https://www.planetf1.com/news/significant-wing-damage-lance-stroll Fernando Alonso has put his ‘triple crown’ quest on hold as he returns to Formula 1 with Alpine. Racing Point's Lance Stroll spins at Turn 4 at the Sakhir Circuit 0 . Follow us on Twitter @Planet_F1, like our Facebook page and join us on Instagram! Turkish Grand Prix – Racing Point say a post-race stripdown of their cars has revealed that Lance Stroll had undiscovered damage to his front wing. November 15, 2020. Stroll qualified on pole at Istanbul in a rain-affected qualifying session and led comfortably in the early stages of Sunday’s wet race as well. 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