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Russell: Dirty air is causing F1 helmet turbulence problems

about 1 month ago

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Dirty air has become a talking point this season in the context of how closely drivers can follow other cars.However, Russell notes that it has also impacted his comfort in the... read more »

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Vasseur: No guarantee that Ferrari F1 tyre issues are resolved

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Last year tyre management over race stints was a major weakness for Ferrari, with a lack of consistency across stints and from set to set.The SF-24 has been competitive over... read more »

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Ecclestone emerges as only winner from Horner/Perez F1 bet

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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On Perez's return to Suzuka for the first time since one of his most disappointing events of the 2023 campaign, Horner was especially intrigued about how well the Mexican... read more »

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Video: BrrrakeF1 - Understanding How Race Data is Used in IMSA & WEC

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport Videos

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Motorsport, like the rest of the modern world, runs on data. Everything in IMSA and Sportscar racing, including power and performance systems, safety and scrutineering and even... read more »

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Why Mercedes' Japan F1 podium claims seem far-fetched

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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At Suzuka, Mercedes endured another disappointing weekend, in which George Russell finished seventh and Lewis Hamilton ninth - reversing their respective qualifying positions... read more »

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Alonso: Japan was "inside the top five" best weekends of F1 career

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Alonso qualified fifth at Suzuka and eventually finished sixth, losing out to the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc in the raceHe managed to stay clear of the Mercedes of George... read more »

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F1's 2026 active aero plan set for change after alarming simulator findings

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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As part of the effort to increase car performance to help accommodate the characteristics of the new turbo hybrid engines that feature a 50/50 power split between the internal... read more »

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Stella defends McLaren F1 team strategy in "complex" Japanese GP

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Norris started third and was the first of the frontrunners to pit, but as the race unfolded he lost out to Ferrari pair Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc to finish in fifth,... read more »

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Alonso joked about F1 ban over Piastri DRS defence tactics

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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A fortnight on from receiving a penalty for potentially dangerous driving against George Russell during a last-lap battle in Australia, Alonso found himself needing to hold his... read more »

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10 things we learned from the 2024 F1 Japanese Grand Prix

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Was the final result of the Japanese Grand Prix predictable? Ultimately, yes, but how this year's Formula 1 race at Suzuka unravelled wasn't entirely typical thanks... read more »

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How F1 red flag helped Verstappen nail his dominant Japanese GP win

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Verstappen had gone into the race in Japan with no guarantees about his long-run form, after not finding the perfect set-up for the high degradation characteristics that are a... read more »

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Leclerc focussed on "negative" tyre preparation issues ahead of Chinese GP

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Ferrari driver's strong run of seven consecutive front-row starting positions ended in Australia where he qualified fifth before a penalty for Sergio Perez gifted him... read more »

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Red Bull won't bow to Audi F1 driver market pressure

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Milton Keynes-based team has a vacant slot for 2025 with Sergio Perez's contract running out at the end of this season.Perez has shown some improved potential this... read more »

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Mercedes: F1 quirk that makes 'no sense' offers clues to W15's real fault

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The German manufacturer has endured a challenging start to the 2024 campaign where its new car has shown promise but also some key weaknesses that have left Lewis Hamilton and... read more »

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Autosport Podcast: F1 Japanese GP review

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The squad's miserable Australian adventure appeared a distant memory as the Bulls charged to a 1-2 result that never seriously looked in doubt.The latest edition of the... read more »

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Stroll's top speed radio rant triggered by F1 tyre offset, says Aston Martin

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Stroll found himself having to battle through the field at Suzuka after a disappointing qualifying performance had left him down in 16th on the grid.He did manage to make... read more »

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Video: F1 2024 Japanese Grand Prix Review – Normal Service Resumed

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport Videos

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Following a setback in Australia, Max Verstappen and Red Bull reasserted their dominance in Japan with a commanding performance, securing a 1-2 finish ahead of teammate Sergio... read more »

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Verstappen explains Lambiase front wing radio message during F1 Japanese GP

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The reigning F1 world champion got back to winning ways with a dominant display at Suzuka, leading home a Red Bull 1-2 by beating Sergio Perez by 12.5 seconds.During his... read more »

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Leclerc F1 clash damage derailed Japanese GP hopes, says Hamilton

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Mercedes driver had gone into the Suzuka race hopeful that the team could build on some promising potential shown in practice with a new set-up direction for the W15.But he... read more »

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Sainz thought Japan F1 podium was "not possible" until "mega" final stint

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Sainz started fourth alongside McLaren's Lando Norris and briefly led the Suzuka race after delaying his second pitstop, instead extending his stint on the medium... read more »

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Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Japanese GP

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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In the hottest conditions of the weekend at Suzuka, Verstappen was never threatened even through two standing starts around the crash between Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon at... read more »

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Williams to send Albon's F1 chassis back to UK for repairs before China

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The chassis suffered damage to the front-right when Albon speared under the tyre wall after making contact with the RB of Daniel Ricciardo.The team, which will be without a... read more »

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Wolff: Mercedes podium possible but "atrocious first stint" costly in F1 Japanese GP

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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At the restart after the first-lap red flag caused by the crash between Alex Albon and Daniel Ricciardo, Mercedes swapped George Russell and Lewis Hamilton from medium tyres to... read more »

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Norris "fighting a losing battle" against quicker Ferrari F1 cars in Japan

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Norris qualified close to the front-row starting Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez on Saturday.But on Sunday it quickly became apparent Norris' real battle was... read more »

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Rating the 2024 F1 Japanese GP race

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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As expected after the Australian GP hiccup, the three-time world champion took his third straight win in a row at Suzuka, leading from pole to finish over 11 seconds ahead of... read more »