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FIA says radical Lotus system ‘legal’

over 13 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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Ferrari is awaiting a clarification about Lotus’ reportedly radical braking system for its 2012 car, Stefano Domenicali has revealed. It emerged this week that Lotus,... read more »

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Ferrari awaits FIA call on Lotus device

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1003 views )

Ferrari is awaiting an answer from the FIA on the legality of an adjustable ride-height braking system that Lotus is believed to be developing for 2012. read more »

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Lotus to run radical braking system in 2012

over 13 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 982 views )

Lotus could set the trend with the first major innovation of the 2012 season. Finland’s Turun Sanomat reports that Giorgio Piolo – arguably F1′s... read more »

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Fernandes not a fan of F1 KERS

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 1191 views )

Dec.2 (GMM) Tony Fernandes has admitted he is no admirer of formula one's kinetic energy recovery systems, otherwise known as KERS. Since 2009, the systems have re-used... read more »

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Abu Dhabi - Virgin Saturday quotes

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 660 views )

Timo Glock, 20th: "Today the car was a bit more difficult to drive than yesterday. We already struggled this morning with the braking - I read more »

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Old front wing cost me time, says Massa

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 867 views )

Felipe Massa believes having to switch back to Ferrari's old specification front wing cost him lap time in Abu Dhabi this evening, with the Brazilian explaining that... read more »

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Indian GP: Preview - Williams

over 13 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 726 views )

Williams simulations of the Buddh circuit indicate a high downforce and medium braking severity track, which should also be reasonably hard on the tyres. read more »

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Petrov apologises for Schumacher collision

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 775 views )

Vitaly Petrov has taken full responsibility for ending Michael Schumacher’s Korean Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon. After passing Fernando Alonso with the help of DRS,... read more »

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Button explains Friday gearbox problem

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 841 views )

Jenson Button has explained why he was unable to rejoin the session, therefore losing 50 minutes of crucial running time, in Singapore on Friday evening. After out-braking... read more »

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Di Resta confident of bouncing back

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 693 views )

Paul di Resta is confident of being able to bounce back from a bad start to the Singapore Grand Prix weekend after braking problems restricted his running during this... read more »

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Vettel moves ahead in second Singapore practice

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 752 views )

Championship leader Sebastian Vettel topped the timesheets in the second Singapore practice session on Friday night. Amid humid conditions, the German led the way from previous... read more »

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Brembo marks 50 years with award to Ecclestone

over 13 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1008 views )

Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of it foundation, braking system manufacturer Brembo marked the occasion at Monza. read more »

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Glock and D'Ambrosio face the Italian GP with confidence

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1336 views )

After a home race for one of the the Virgin F1 team drivers it's now time to take in the Monza atmosphere and prepare for the high speed demands. And while in general... read more »

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Vettel: The win was within reach today

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 869 views )

Sebastian Vettel believes victory was ‘within his reach’ at the Hungaroring this afternoon, explaining that he struggled in the final stint of the race due... read more »

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Heidfeld says Buemi crash unavoidable

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 768 views )

Nick Heidfeld said his accident with Sebastien Buemi was unavoidable, when the pair made contact at the braking zone into the NGK chicane on lap 20 of the German Grand Prix. read more »

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Chandhok surprised by variations in braking

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1008 views )

Karun Chandhok made a return to the cockpit of the Team Lotus car on Friday, with the Nürburgring marking the Indian’s first Formula 1 race since Silverstone... read more »

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Renault teams lose exhaust concession

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 943 views )

Red Bull Racing is seeking clarification from the FIA after a ruling that Renault-powered teams could not keep the concession that allowed them to retain 50 per cent throttle... read more »

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Webber not worried by diffuser cutbacks

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 897 views )

Mark Webber is not concerned that advanced engine mapping for exhaust-blown diffusers will be significantly limited from this weekend’s British Grand Prix. The... read more »

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Video: Brembo: Braking facts for Silverstone

over 13 years ago

from: TheF1Times Videos

( 966 views )

In Silverstone the hardest braking point comes ahead of turn 5. The speed needle drops here by 172km/h. In the process, 2,042 kilowatts of power get dispensed. The driver... read more »

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Drivers hint at continued Red Bull dominance

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 909 views )

Despite general belief that Renault and especially Red Bull had optimised the engine mapping to blow hot gasses out of the exhaust even under braking, hints dropped during the... read more »

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Rear tyre and braking problems at Hispania

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 691 views )

Hispania Racing have finished the European GP at Valencia with both cars. The drivers however were not all that positive as both found their cars extremely difficult to drive.... read more »

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Europe - Hispania Saturday quotes

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 693 views )

Narain Karthikeyan, 23rd: "It was a difficult session. I just didn't catch up the time lost on the track yesterday with the gearbox issue. Braking read more »

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Video: Grand Prix Insights: The Seatbelt

over 13 years ago

from: TheF1Times Videos

( 999 views )

Without the seatbelt it would be impossible for Nico Rosberg to drive his MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One car. Did you know that when a Formula One driver lifts his foot off... read more »

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New aero package and modified diffuser for Williams at Canada

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1158 views )

The first low downforce track of the year. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, situated on the Ile Notre Dame, is made up of long straights, chicanes and hairpins. It’s a completely... read more »

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Video: Mercedes: The art of braking in F1

over 13 years ago

from: TheF1Times Videos

( 1104 views )

For Formula One brakes, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is deemed to be one of the hardest race tracks of the year. After the numerous fast straights, the drivers brake hard for... read more »