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Tsunoda pays tribute to "biggest supporter" Tost after AlphaTauri F1 exit

12 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 485 views )

Tost has spent 18 years at the helm of the Faenza outfit formerly known as Toro Rosso. In its role as a Red Bull junior team, Tost has notably presided over Sebastian Vettel,... read more »

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Mercedes reveal how backup driver helped Hamilton in Japan

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 377 views )

It's fair to say that Mercedes did not particularly enjoy their time at Suzuka - but the team's head of race strategy Rosie Wait has said that significant upgrades... read more »

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F1 seeking backup solution to allow Canadian GP FP2 to get under way

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 507 views )

The governing body has already announced that the second practice session will begin 30 minutes earlier than originally planned to accommodate for it increasing by 50% up to 90... read more »

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Mazepin to look for F1 return after career ‘hiatus’

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 544 views )

If F1 isn't possible, Nikita Mazepin has other backup plans in motorsport. read more »

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Haas fear Abu Dhabi write-off after Mazepin left with "abandoned" chassis

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 739 views )

Guenther Steiner fears Haas could face a write-off at the F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi due to a shortage of chassis that has left Nikita Mazepin using an "abandoned"... read more »

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Albon wants F1 return, sees IndyCar as backup option for 2022

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 614 views )

Ex-Red Bull driver Alexander Albon says returning to Formula 1 is his number one priority, although he sees IndyCar as a potential alternative should he not find a seat for 2022. read more »

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Albon eyes IndyCar "opportunity" as F1 backup

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1022 views )

Alex Albon has visited the IndyCar paddock as he evaluates his options in case there is a "lack of opportunity" to make a return to F1 in 2022. read more »

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Russell favourite to replace Hamilton – reports

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 736 views )

According to reports, Mercedes want George Russell to replace Lewis Hamilton for the Sakhir GP, with Stoffel Vandoorne a backup option. read more »

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Sainz is Red Bull's 'Safety Net' but Re-signing Ricciardo Priority for Horner

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1627 views )

Getting Daniel Ricciardo to commit to an extension to his Red Bull contract is a priority for Christian Horner, but Carlos Sainz Jr. is the backup if he does decide to leave. read more »

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Pirelli to bring backup tyres to F1 testing

over 7 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 762 views )

Pirelli's backup tyres will be available for teams and drivers during pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, as the sport prepares to welcome… read more »

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No backup engine plan for McLaren

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 936 views )

McLaren need to make their new engine partnership with Honda work as there is "no B plan" for the Woking team... read more »

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Ferrari needs to be more creative to win - Allison

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1282 views )

Ferrari must give its technical staff more freedom to think outside of the box if they're to get back on terms with Red Bull and Mercedes, according to technical director... read more »

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Clos set for practice outing in Spain

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 778 views )

Dani Clos will get behind the wheel of the F112 for the first time at the Circuit de Catalunya this weekend, with HRT giving him a practice outing at the Spanish venue. The... read more »

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D'Ambrosio signs at Lotus third driver

over 12 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1648 views )

Jérôme D'Ambrosio has signed a contract to be the third driver of Lotus F1 Team during 2012. The Belgian raced at Marussia Virgin throughout 2011 but was ousted by... read more »

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Senna eyes Nascar as a backup option

over 12 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 833 views )

Dec.19 (GMM) Bruno Senna is considering Nascar as a back-up option should his F1 journey end for now. That is the claim of the Italiaracing website, in the wake of the... read more »

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De la Rosa happy with McLaren role

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 1009 views )

Sep.15 (GMM) Pedro de la Rosa has revealed he plans to remain McLaren's full-time reserve driver for a few more years. After a long time in the backup role, the Spanish... read more »

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Bernie on News Corp, Beep and Channel 5

over 13 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1072 views )

Bernie Ecclestone says the phone hacking scandal could put an end to News Corp's bid while he has a backup plan should the BBC not want F1... read more »

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WMSC approves 2013 technical regulations

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1192 views )

At today's World Motorsport council, the FIA have approved the 2013 regulations, including major overhaul of the engine formula. Engines will have to be 1.6l turbo... read more »