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FIA to close off ECU loophole

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The FIA is to close off a loophole in Formula 1's new engine mapping regulations as part of a fresh clampdown on exhaust blowing, AUTOSPORT can reveal read more »

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Sauber: No revolutionary invention seen on 2012 grid yet

over 13 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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After the double diffusers, F-ducts and blown exhausts of the past few seasons, Peter Sauber is sure a “revolutionary invention” has not yet been seen in... read more »

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FIA in engine-mapping clampdown

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1 teams have been told that there will be stricter limitations on engine mapping next year, as part of a clampdown by the FIA to prevent teams exploiting exhausts gases. read more »

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Pirelli says camber row now over

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Pirelli thinks the controversy over camber settings in Formula 1 is now at an end, with the tyre company confident that a clampdown on the matter at Monza means there should be... read more »

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Loopholes remain in 2012 blown exhaust rules

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

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Jul.28 (GMM) The blown exhaust saga may not be over for long, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport. The report said there are loopholes in the new rules for 2012... read more »

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Silverstone exhaust rules cost McLaren 0.8s

over 13 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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McLaren managing director Jonathan Neale believes his team lost as much as 0.8 seconds to its rivals at the British Grand Prix because of the clampdown on off-throttle exhaust... read more »

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Mansell: Red Bull difficult to beat

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 1140 views )

Jul.15 (GMM) Ferrari is closing in but Red Bull has nothing to fear, according to 1992 world champion Nigel Mansell. The winner of 31 grands prix was the driver steward at... read more »

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Renault looks to scrap front-exit exhausts

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

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Jul.11 (GMM) Renault is looking to debut an all-new exhaust design as its performance has slid amid the FIA's clampdown. Even though the rules will return to their... read more »

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Whitmarsh wants to keep job amid McLaren crisis

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 984 views )

Jul.11 (GMM) Martin Whitmarsh has admitted that McLaren's current situation has raised questions about his future at the helm of the British team. McLaren was the most... read more »

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Ferrari scupper plans to re-introduce EBD

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1067 views )

Formula 1 faces further controversy and confusion after the teams failed to reach a unanimous agreement over the off-throttle exhaust clampdown. The FIA had offered the read more »

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FIA willing to scrap exhaust clampdown

over 13 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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The FIA is willing to scrap its controversial ban on off-throttle blown diffusers if all the teams can agree ahead of the German Grand Prix read more »

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FIA backtracks on diffuser clampdown

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1's ruling body, the FIA, has decided to backtrack on its blown diffuser clampdown following days of controversy over the matter. read more »

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Alonso: Ferrari progress is real

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Fernando Alonso thinks Ferrari's gains in Silverstone qualifying were due to genuine progress with the team's development efforts, rather than other squads having... read more »

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RBR accepts British GP 'disadvantage'

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Red Bull team boss Christian Horner says he can accept his squad running at a 'disadvantage' this weekend but wants a compromise deal for the future - or for the FIA... read more »

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Vettel on top despite exhaust clampdown

over 13 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Sebastian Vettel resumed his usual position at the top of the timing sheets during the final practice session at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix read more »

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Renault could drop forward exhausts

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 857 views )

Renault is considering abandoning its forward facing exhaust concept in the wake of the clampdown on blown diffuser use, AUTOSPORT has learned. read more »

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Brawn backs diffuser clampdown

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Ross Brawn believes the FIA had no choice but to impose its ban on the off-throttle use of blown diffusers mid-season, because otherwise the sport faced the prospect of... read more »

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Force India considered KERS axe for Silverstone

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 1055 views )

Jul.7 (GMM) Force India reportedly considered dropping KERS at Silverstone this weekend as the blown exhaust clampdown takes its full effect. Germany's Auto Motor und... read more »

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Webber moving closer to Vettel’s pace – Horner

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 936 views )

Jul.1 (GMM) Mark Webber took a big step towards closing the gap with his teammate Sebastian Vettel at Valencia last weekend. That is the view of Red Bull team principal... read more »

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Clampdown to cost Red Bull five tenths – Horner

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 1050 views )

Jun.30 (GMM) Red Bull could lose up to five tenths of a second per lap when the exhaust blowing clampdown takes effect at Silverstone next weekend. But team boss Christian... read more »

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Newey expects rivals to gain from exhaust clampdown

over 13 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey expects Mercedes and Ferrari to benefit most from the clampdown on off-throttle exhaust blown diffusers at the British Grand Prix,... read more »

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Pole proves Red Bull still fastest - Vettel

over 13 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 890 views )

Sebastian Vettel believes his pole position at the European Grand Prix goes some way to proving that Red Bull has not and will not be hit hardest by the clampdown on... read more »

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FIA: Mapping changes will cost 0.5s

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 778 views )

Formula 1's top teams could be hurt by up to half a second per lap in qualifying due to the clampdown on engine mapping imposed at this weekend's European Grand Prix,... read more »

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Engine mapping clampdown set for Valencia

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1027 views )

A tightening up of engine mapping regulations will kick into affect from this weekend’s European Grand Prix in Valencia. The change will prevent teams from making... read more »

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Marko: Red Bull prepared for exhaust gas ban

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 811 views )

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko says the current championship leaders are well prepared for the exhaust-blown diffuser clampdown which takes effect from the British Grand read more »