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Pitlane shenanigans price worth paying for qualifying solution, say F1 drivers

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Since last season, the FIA has been making efforts to avoid dangerous scenarios of drivers coming across slow-moving cars while on flat-out qualifying laps.Various ideas have... read more »

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What Verstappen's outlook on racing in F1 says about his next move

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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With Verstappen caught between ongoing power plays at Red Bull and team principal Christian Horner's now public rift with his father Jos, speculation is rife on whether... read more »

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FIA president Ben Sulayem at centre of further allegations over Las Vegas homologation

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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According to the BBC story, a whistleblower claims that they were told "on behest of the FIA president" to not homologate the street track ahead of last... read more »

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Video: BrrrakeF1 - The Tech Behind the Most Exciting Racing on the Planet

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport Videos

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Just how exciting, technical and innovative is Sportscar Racing today? Both IMSA and WEC have had major gains in popularity over the last few years, with new categories and... read more »

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What we learned about the new F1 car designs in the Bahrain GP

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The changes that Red Bull made to its sidepod and engine cover bodywork for 2024 have grabbed a lot of attention, as the team has redefined the design of this region. However,... read more »

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Saudi Arabia unveils new Qiddiya track set to host F1

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Since the country joined the F1 calendar for 2021, it has used the high-speed Jeddah street circuit on the coast of the Corniche.However, there have long been plans to move to... read more »

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McLaren's "three-pillared" F1 technical structure inspired Alpine changes

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Alpine announced on Monday that it will henceforth have three technical directors, with responsibilities shared by Joe Burnell (engineering), David Wheater (aerodynamics) and... read more »

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Red Bull hails Perez F1 season start in not getting "destroyed" by Verstappen

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Perez finished the Bahrain Grand Prix 22.4 seconds behind Verstappen, his race compromised by a lowly grid position that left him trapped behind George Russell and the Ferraris... read more »

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Ben Sulayem investigated for alleged attempt to interfere in F1 race result - Report

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The event involved is the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP, where Fernando Alonso finished third on the road before a 10-second penalty for the team touching the car during a penalty stop... read more »

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Krack "confident" Aston Martin can close gap to F1 rivals with development

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The team got off to a disappointing start relative to last year in Bahrain, with Fernando Alonso slipping back to ninth from an unexpectedly strong sixth place on the grid, and... read more »

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Haas F1 issues "we can race" verdict after strong Bahrain GP

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Haas drivers dropping back and making early tyre stops was a regular feature of Sundays last year, and often led to good grid positions going to waste.The team focused its... read more »

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Alpine announces F1 technical restructuring after key exits

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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It emerged over the Bahrain GP weekend that technical director Matt Harman and head of aerodynamics Dirk de Beer had tendered their resignations, although the former was still... read more »

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Williams steering wheel brake bias glitch sent Sargeant off in F1 Bahrain GP

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The bias was unexpectedly sent fully to the front, causing the American driver to lock up and slide into a run-off area at Turn 4.After initially believing that he would have... read more »

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McLaren needs "two big steps" to catch F1 rivals Ferrari and Red Bull

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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McLaren emerged from Bahrain's season opener as the fourth-fastest team, well behind Red Bull and Ferrari on race pace while nipping on the heels of Mercedes.And, while... read more »

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FIA discusses F1 Turkish GP return with president Erdogan

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Ben Sulayem held a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the resort town of Marmaris on Sunday, where the pair discussed the possibility of a return of both F1 and the... read more »

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Mercedes won't rush F1 driver decision amid Verstappen rumours

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Following Lewis Hamilton's shock decision to join Ferrari, Mercedes is on the lookout for a replacement to line up alongside George Russell from 2025.There is no shortage... read more »

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Red Bull says F1 advantage "distorted" but Mercedes not convinced

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Max Verstappen produced a dominant performance to win the season-opening race last Saturday, finishing 22.4 seconds ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez and 25.1 seconds clear of... read more »

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Hamilton: Mercedes F1 team now in "building process"

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The team had a difficult race in Bahrain, with unexpected power unit temperature issues afflicting both cars from the early stages.George Russell slipped back from an early... read more »

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Alonso: Aston Martin back to normal after exceptional Bahrain F1 qualifying

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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In an extremely tight qualifying battle, Alonso's final Q3 lap was good for sixth, 0.363s off polesitter Max Verstappen and only half a tenth behind George Russell in... read more »

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Could Red Bull civil war really trigger shock Verstappen F1 switch to Mercedes?

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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One thing is sure though: this saga is far from over, and the ultimate end game may not become clear for quite some time yet.Ever since the controversy first blew up last... read more »

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10 things we learned at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1 racing returned with the new season finally kicking off for real with the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix. But there was so much similar from the overall story of 2023 it... read more »

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Bahrain F1 pace "a good sign" as McLaren weaknesses remain - Norris

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Having been in the mix in qualifying in the chasing pack behind the dominant Red Bull of Max Verstappen, Norris finished sixth and team-mate Oscar Piastri eighth following a... read more »

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Horner: Focus is on F1 racing, not "motive" of those out to get me

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Horner is at the centre of a mounting controversy in F1 in the wake of an investigation into his behaviour that was launched by the Red Bull energy drinks company.However,... read more »

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RB: Different strategy could have avoided Tsunoda/Ricciardo Bahrain F1 "mess"

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Italian outfit went into the race knowing that Ricciardo would probably be on a more favourable set of new soft tyres in the closing stages, and that there could be a... read more »

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Vasseur: Ferrari has clawed back 50% of its 2023 Bahrain F1 deficit

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

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Carlos Sainz finished fourth in the 2023 season-opener, 48.0 seconds behind winner Max Verstappen, while this year the Spaniard was 25.1 seconds adrift of the Dutchman in... read more »