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Latest F1 news about: 2001

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Domenicali downplays prospect of future F1 tyre war return

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1421 views )

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has downplayed the prospect of a tyre war being under consideration to return to the sport at a later date. F1 previously regulated two... read more »

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Tyre war not on future F1 agenda, says Domenicali

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 835 views )

F1 last had tyre competition in 2001-2006 after Michelin arrived to take on Bridgestone, the Japanese company having been on its own for two seasons following the departure of... read more »

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The commentators that have tried to fill the Murray Walker void

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 650 views )

All good things must come to an end and following Murray Walker's retirement at the end of the 2001 F1 season, the job to find his replacement as lead commentator was on. read more »

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Video: Heinz-Harald Frentzen: Germany’s F1 Cult Hero | F1 Beyond The Grid Podcast

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1222 views )

German fan favourite and three-time Grand Prix winner Heinz-Harald Frentzen tells Tom Clarkson some intriguing tales from an eventful decade in Formula 1. Highlights include... read more »

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Video: Schumacher Triumphs In (Very) Wet/Dry Thriller | Radio Rewind | 2001 Malaysian Grand Prix

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 913 views )

The drama started before lights out and didn't let up as torrential rain caused mayhem for the drivers at the Sepang International Circuit. For more F1® videos, visit... read more »

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Alonso hits out at criticism over F1 career moves

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 706 views )

Fernando Alonso has hit out at critics of his previous career moves in Formula 1, arguing it shows the "lack of knowledge that everyone has at home". Alonso debuted... read more »

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Why Bernd Maylander is the safest pair of hands in F1

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1156 views )

Of course, it's the FIA's F1 safety car driver Bernd Maylander. The 51-year-old from Waiblingen, in the southwest of Germany, has the ice-cold veins required to keep... read more »

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Alonso initially only planned for ‘seven or eight years’ in F1

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 846 views )

Fernando Alonso has admitted that he only intended to remain in Formula 1 for "seven or eight years" when he embarked on his debut season in 2001. The Spanish driver... read more »

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Ex-F1 boss reveals early moment he knew Alonso had title potential

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1410 views )

Ex-Minardi Formula 1 team boss Paul Stoddart has recalled how he believed Fernando Alonso was destined to become World Champion even before he graduated to the premier class.... read more »

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Video: When Ralf Schumacher's Car Got Stranded in Mid-air ? #Shorts

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1396 views )

Williams' Mechanics had to leave Ralf Schumacher up on his jacks ahead of the 2001 Belgian Grand Prix, as they ran out of time to prepare his car! For more F1® videos,... read more »

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Alonso: A 10-minute conversation enough to decide Alpine F1 future

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 875 views )

The 2005 and 2006 F1 champion's current two-year deal runs out at the end of this season, and Alonso looks set to extend his stay in grand prix racing for what could be... read more »

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Guess the Grid: 2001 Monaco Grand Prix

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 525 views )

For today's Guess the Grid F1 quiz challenge, can you name the starting grid order for the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix? read more »

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Alonso sees ‘two or three more years’ in Formula 1

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1026 views )

Fernando Alonso has indicated that he is eager to extend his stay in Formula 1 beyond the end of the current season. Alonso is behind only the now-retired Kimi Raikkonen on the... read more »

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Friday favourite: The F1 champion who became a "perfect team-mate"

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1146 views )

When Olivier Panis left his role as test driver for McLaren to get back into a Formula 1 race seat at British American Racing for 2001, he knew what he was letting himself in... read more »

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Red Bull Powertrains TD cleared for May start date

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1226 views )

Red Bull Powertrains Technical Director Ben Hodgkinson has been cleared to join the company in May. Red Bull announced in April 2021 that it had recruited Hodgkinson from... read more »

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Alonso: Oldest driver tag now gives me an advantage in F1

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1049 views )

The Spaniard turned 40 last July, and with his contemporary Kimi Raikkonen now retired he is the oldest driver on this year's grid, ahead of 37-year-old Lewis... read more »

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Aston Martin appoints Mike Krack as F1 team principal

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1412 views )

Krack has followed a similar career path to McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl, having worked with BMW in F1 early in his career before gaining experience in other categories.He... read more »

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Giovinazzi unveils Raikkonen-inspired helmet as tribute

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 922 views )

Antonio Giovinazzi will sport a Kimi Raikkonen-inspired helmet at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as a tribute to his retiring team-mate. Raikkonen will retire from Formula 1... read more »

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Raikkonen: Friendships are what I'll miss from Formula 1

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1251 views )

Raikkonen, 42, will make his 349th and final grand prix start in Abu Dhabi after announcing earlier this year that he would be retiring from F1 at the end of the season.It... read more »

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Alonso, Vettel will miss "outstanding" Raikkonen when he exits F1

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1177 views )

Raikkonen announced in September that the 2021 season will be his last in the sport, bringing a career that spans over 20 years to a close.The 42-year-old Finn made his F1... read more »

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Montoya: Driving 2008 Ferrari F1 car an "amazing experience"

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1922 views )

The 1999 CART champion and 2000 Indy 500 winner, Montoya was a sensation when he moved to Formula 1 in 2001 with WilliamsWith a competitive FW23 and powerful BMW engine Montoya... read more »

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Williams F1 'walrus nose' aerodynamicist Terzi dies

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1658 views )

Terzi, who was born in Italy, was best known in F1 circles for having been the inspiration for the famous 'Walrus nose' that appeared on the Williams FW26 in... read more »

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Archive: How unflappable rookie Raikkonen took F1 by storm

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1116 views )

Early January. The sun has already set at Ferrari's test track. Darkness is descending very quickly, but Kimi Raikkonen still wants to get his first taste of the 2001... read more »

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McLaren Group COO Jonathan Neale to leave company after two decades

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1036 views )

Neale originally joined McLaren as its Formula 1 operations director in 2001, before moving up to become the team's managing director in 2005.He helped play a part in the... read more »

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Kimi Raikkonen to retire from Formula 1 at the end of 2021

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 625 views )

Raikkonen has taken the difficult decision to retire from the sport he's been part of since 2001. read more »