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Sainz takes engine grid penalty for French GP

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 764 views )

Carlos Sainz will be demoted on the starting grid for Sunday's French Grand Prix at the Circuit Paul Ricard. The Spaniard has taken on a third Control Electronics for the... read more »

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Alpine uncovers causes of recent F1 reliability woes

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 608 views )

In Austria, Fernando Alonso failed to start the Saturday sprint event after his car shut down on the grid.At the time, the team pinpointed a failure of the ECU, which is a... read more »

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Ten-Place Grid Penalty for Leclerc after Unscheduled Engine Component Change in Canada

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 515 views )

Charles Leclerc's Azerbaijan Grand Prix engine failure has had bigger consequences for him in Canada after Ferrari were forced to trigger a grid penalty after changing his... read more »

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Alpine blame "defective prototype" for Ocon sidepod explosion

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 745 views )

Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has blamed the sidepod explosion suffered by Esteban Ocon during Bahrain Grand Prix practice on a "possibly defective prototype" component. read more »

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FIA reveals key details about F1's next-generation engine

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 696 views )

The FIA has confirmed that Formula 1's next-generation engine set for introduction in 2026 will remove the MGU-H component.  read more »

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Mercedes "policing" will prevent rule-bending - Horner

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 763 views )

Christian Horner believes the new policing of rear wings by the FIA will "eradicate any ability to circumnavigate" regulations after concerns over the legality of the... read more »

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Verstappen overcomes hairline crack in Red Bull rear wing as Perez again leads the way

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 477 views )

Max Verstappen was forced to take on a new rear wing during final practice for the United States Grand Prix after a hairline crack was discovered in the component. read more »

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Lewis Hamilton: "I need to just focus on getting the best out of tomorrow"

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 863 views )

Lewis Hamilton is aiming for pole position in Turkey on Saturday to minimise the loss he will suffer when he takes his ten-place grid penalty for an engine component change. read more »

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Mercedes explains why it didn't give Hamilton full F1 power unit change

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 710 views )

With the world champion team concerned about the risk of a reliability failure in the closing stages of the championship, it has opted to fit Hamilton with a fresh internal... read more »

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Sainz eyes ‘extreme’ scenarios after taking grid penalty

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 627 views )

Carlos Sainz says he is unflustered by the prospect of having to start Formula 1's Turkish Grand Prix from the rear of the field after taking on a fresh power unit.... read more »

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Sainz takes on fresh PU, to start Turkish GP from back

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 481 views )

Ferrari has confirmed that Carlos Sainz will start Formula 1's Turkish Grand Prix from the rear of the grid after taking on a fresh power unit. Ferrari introduced its new... read more »

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Technical Insight: The benefit of Ferrari’s new hybrid component

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 803 views )

The Russian Grand Prix was ‘bitter sweet’ for Ferrari, as Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc endured very different races. In terms of performance, the SF21 performed well on the... read more »

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Leclerc ‘not expecting big, big changes’ from upgrade

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 690 views )

Charles Leclerc has played down the short-term impact of the upgraded Ferrari hybrid system that he will use at this weekend's Russian Grand Prix. Ferrari confirmed on... read more »

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Video: How do teams develop a Formula 1 car?

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1030 views )

Bringing an upgrade to a Formula One car is far from straightforward... each component, no matter how big or small, requires many different steps to design, test, produce and... read more »

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Video: How Do Teams Develop a Formula One Car?

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 647 views )

Bringing an upgrade to a Formula One car is far from straightforward… each component, no matter how big or small, requires many different steps to design, test, produce and hit... read more »

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2025 engines will see electric component increase "massively"

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1007 views )

While admitting that the 2025 power unit will feature a much increased electric component, Toto Wolff explains why the sport is determined to stick with the internal combustion... read more »

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New 2025 F1 engines set for 'massively increased' electric component

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1320 views )

Following a summit of major manufacturers - including Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault, Audi and Porsche - at last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix to discuss the new rules, an... read more »

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Do Mercedes have a more flexible limbo-wing than Red Bull?

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 680 views )

F1's flexi-wing row seemingly took a fresh twist in free practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Mercedes' rear wing appeared to deflect as much as the Red Bull... read more »

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Mercedes revises MGU-K after 2020 setbacks

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 834 views )

Mercedes has implemented modifications to its MGU-K after a spout of concerns relating to the component arose throughout the 2020 Formula 1 season. Pre-season testing last year... read more »

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Alpine renews Mecachrome F1 partnership

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 731 views )

Alpine has extended its partnership of over two decades with component manufacturer Mecachrome with the signing of a new four-year contract. read more »

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Grid Penalties Render Qualifying as Unimportant for ‘Mr Saturday’ George Russell

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 762 views )

George Russell went into Qualifying for the Turkish Grand Prix knowing he would be starting at the back of the field after multiple engine component changes. read more »

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Mercedes identifies cause of first DNF of 2020

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 698 views )

A failed component in the control electronics on Valtteri Bottas' car at the Nurburgring was the cause of Mercedes first DNF of the 2020 season. read more »

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Power unit component changes for the Spanish Grand Prix

over 4 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 572 views )

Several drivers are going to start today's Spanish Grand Prix with fresh power unit components with Alex Albon getting close to penalties following his latest changes. read more »

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Video: How Exploding Tyres Inflated The British GP

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1059 views )

There's one standardised component that every car on the grid has in common - tyres. Currently made by Pirelli, these rubber cylinders are all that separate these amazing... read more »

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Renault: Racing Point protest is about F1’s future

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 980 views )

Renault has stressed that its protest against the legality of Racing Point's RP20 concerns the future of Formula 1, as opposed to merely questioning a component of its... read more »