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Stroll suffers Monza 'disaster' as FP2 red flagged

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 519 views )

Lance Stroll's practice session came to a halt less than five minutes after it started as he pulled up on the exit of the Ascari chicane following a loss of power. read more »

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Perez unhappy with 'super dangerous' end to sprint qualifying

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 700 views )

Sergio Perez has lashed out at the "super dangerous" end to the Sprint Shootout qualifying session from Spa-Francorchamps. Towards the end of SQ3, Perez approached... read more »

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Zhou suggests Eau Rouge changes for safety purposes

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 894 views )

Alfa Romeo driver Zhou Guanyu has suggested that Spa-Francorchamps should introduce a chicane at Eau Rouge for safety purposes. The complex has come under scrutiny in recent... read more »

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Russell suspects F1 Canadian GP crash not to blame for retirement

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 795 views )

Fourth-starting Russell initially challenged a slow-launching Fernando Alonso for third place before settling into position. But on lap 12 of 70, he ran deep into the Turns 8-9... read more »

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Sainz handed Canada F1 grid drop for impeding Gasly

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 826 views )

Towards the end of Q1 Alpine driver Gasly was one a flying lap when he encountered a nearly stationary Sainz at the final chicane, as the Spaniard was creating space for... read more »

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Alonso "four seconds" away from front row in F1 Canadian GP qualifying

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 807 views )

On his second flying lap in a wet Q3, Alonso set the fastest middle sector and was set to overhaul Nico Hulkenberg's surprise effort for second place, but was denied the... read more »

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Gasly fumes at ‘unacceptable’ Sainz driving

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 803 views )

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly labelled Carlos Sainz's driving as "unacceptable" after he was knocked out of Q1 at Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix. Gasly was on... read more »

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Did the Spanish GP's faster final sector help or hurt F1's racing?

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 607 views )

F1 decided to bypass the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya tight chicane and instead restore its original final sector, with two fast right-handers leading onto the main straight,... read more »

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Drivers speak out on 'challenging' change to Barcelona track

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 546 views )

The days of complaining about the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya sector three chicane complex are over after F1 changed the track layout for the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix. read more »

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Hamilton weighs in on Spanish GP circuit debate with 'mickey mouse' jibe

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 565 views )

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he is hopeful the cars will be able to follow each other closer during this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix with the removal of 'the... read more »

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F1 drivers fear unintended consequences of Barcelona track changes

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 515 views )

For the first time since 2006, the championship will cut out the oft-maligned slow-speed Turn 14-15 left-right chicane and will revert to the two high-speed open right handers... read more »

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Video: Max Verstappen's Fastest Lap In FP2 | 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 646 views )

The Dutchman was flying in second practice especially around the newly reconfigured final turn where the chicane has given way to a high speed corner. For more F1® videos,... read more »

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F1 drivers laud Barcelona layout after chicane removal

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 661 views )

Formula 1 drivers have lauded the change made to the layout of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya after the opening day of running for the Spanish Grand Prix. The final section... read more »

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Verstappen "surprised" by ability to follow through Barcelona F1's final turn

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 616 views )

Verstappen, who led both Friday practice sessions, was one of many F1 drivers to give Barcelona's tweaked layout the thumbs up.Ahead of the 2007 edition the Circuit de... read more »

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Albon: Chicane removal will boost Williams’ Spanish GP chances

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 832 views )

Alex Albon is hopeful that the removal of the final chicane at the Barcelona circuit will boost Williams' chances at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Following... read more »

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Hamilton wants F1 to keep "classic" Barcelona over possible Madrid switch

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 872 views )

The current Barcelona venue has been on the calendar since 1991 and for this year, the final chicane has been ditched in favour of a return to high-speed Turns 13-14. This... read more »

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F1 Spanish GP: Verstappen dominates FP1 from Perez

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 633 views )

Verstappen set his headline time halfway through FP1 as the Red Bulls proved to be on the pace straight away, and looked untouchable in a warning shot to his rivals as they... read more »

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Barcelona chicane change analysed as feeder series evidence assessed

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 528 views )

As Formula 1 heads to a new-look Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya this weekend, I've already had the fortune of seeing the altered layout racing in action - The results?... read more »

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Albon: losing chicane that "ruined" Spain will improve racing

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 737 views )

A return to the previous high-speed final sector, last used by the championship in 2006, has shortened the lap by 18 metres. The change was conceived to boost overtaking... read more »

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Will Spanish GP deliver better racing after Barcelona track changes?

over 2 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 494 views )

For the last 16 years, drivers and fans have called for one thing every time the Spanish Grand Prix comes around - ditch the chicane and race through the fast right-hand... read more »

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Video: Alonso In-Form, and No Chicane! Drivers Chat Ahead of 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 707 views )

From the press conference to the media moshpit, hear what all 20 of our drivers had to say as we turn up the heat ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix! For more F1® videos, visit... read more »

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Video: How Do F1 Teams Prepare for Track Layout Changes?

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 531 views )

Each track has its own unique characteristics; from the layout to the weather, tarmac and kerbs. ? Sometimes these characteristics can change – like the removal of the chicane... read more »

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Leclerc: Left front tyres will be "crying" at revised Barcelona circuit

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 786 views )

The chicane before the last corner has been removed from the layout creating a high-speed run through what are now Turns 13 and 14 that puts extra stress on the tyres.Tyre... read more »

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Sainz ‘got the worst of Monaco’s lottery’

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 533 views )

Carlos Sainz was left to rue a frustrating outcome to his Monaco Grand Prix as he slipped away from podium contention. Sainz shadowed Alpine's Esteban Ocon during the... read more »

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Sainz: Ferrari could've been "more patient" with Monaco F1 race strategy

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 914 views )

Sainz survived early contact with Alpine's Esteban Ocon at the Nouvelle Chicane with minor front wing damage to keep the podium in sight through the opening half of the... read more »