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Webber's Williams switch: In defence of an F1 move gone bad

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1309 views )

Mark Webber's choice of Williams over Renault for 2005 denied him the opportunity to fight for wins and world titles. But JAMES NEWBOLD argues that, while regrettable, the... read more »

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Tight regulations in F1: In defence of carefully defined rules

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1004 views )

Technical regulations within Formula 1 seemingly get more and more restrictive as the years go on, much to the chagrin of many fans. But, as KEVIN TURNER argues, a wide-open... read more »

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One-shot qualifying: In defence of F1's flawed TV gamble

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1382 views )

The decision to introduce one-shot qualifying to Formula 1 in 2003 proved controversial and was prone to being exploited but, as STUART CODLING argues, the initial idea behind... read more »

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DRS: In defence of an unpopular F1 overtaking aid

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1210 views )

The 2021 Formula 1 season will mark the 10th anniversary of the widely-criticised DRS overtaking aid, but STEFAN MACKLEY argues its greatest problem is down to the application... read more »

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Fernando is faster than you: In defence of Ferrari's race fix

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2915 views )

In denying Felipe Massa a morale-boosting win one year after his horrific Hungary accident and bringing Formula 1 into disrepute with cloak-and-dagger team orders,... read more »

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There must always be a place for Monaco in Formula 1

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 926 views )

Amid reports it could be cancelled again in 2021, is the Monaco GP still relevant to Formula 1? Here's the case for the defence... read more »

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In defence of Luca Badoer

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1214 views )

Much-maligned given his record for the most races without a point and his disastrous two-race foray with Ferrari in 2009, Luca Badoer is perhaps the embodiment of the old adage... read more »

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Hamilton: ‘It’s not easy being my team-mate’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1099 views )

Lewis Hamilton has said "it's not easy being my team-mate" in launching another defence of his Mercedes colleague Valtteri Bottas. read more »

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Grosjean leaves hospital and targets comeback in Abu Dhabi

over 5 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 692 views )

After leaving the Bahrain Defence Force Hospital today, Haas F1 Team driver Romain Grosjean says he is targeting a return at next weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »

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Bahrain to promote marshals involved in Grosjean rescue

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1157 views )

Two civil defence personnel that were involved in the rescue of Romain Grosjean will be rewarded with promotions, the Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa has... read more »

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Wolff: Every F1 driver needs to crash behind safety car

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 732 views )

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has jumped to the defence of his protege George Russell after the Williams driver crashed out of the Emilia Romagna GP read more »

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Gasly: Perez block was a bit sketchy

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 834 views )

Pierre Gasly reckons Sergio Perez deserved a reprimand for blocking him at the Portuguese GP as his defence was a "bit sketchy". read more »

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Stewards reprimand Perez over Gasly defence

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1007 views )

Sergio Perez has been reprimanded by the Portuguese Grand Prix stewards for a "potentially dangerous movement" in defending against Pierre Gasly. read more »

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Perez inches closer to grid drop with reprimand

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 818 views )

Racing Point’s Sergio Perez has been handed a reprimand for his robust defence on Pierre Gasly towards the end of the Portuguese Grand Prix, putting him one further reprimand... read more »

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Stroll launches vigorous defence of personal Covid decisions

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 876 views )

Lance Stroll has vigorously defended his decision not to take an additional Covid-19 test when he felt unwell during the recent Eifel Grand Prix. read more »

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Red Bull back Albon after 'ironic' Hamilton comments

over 5 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1506 views )

Christian Horner has issued an impassioned defence of Alex Albon after Lewis Hamilton's claims that Red Bull needed both drivers challenging at the front in F1 2020 - with... read more »

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Kerbs "absolutely fit for use" despite Gelael F2 accident - Masi

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1443 views )

FIA race director Michael Masi has given a staunch defence of the kerbing used during Formula 1 events following an incident that left Formula 2 driver Sean Gelael with a... read more »

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Brawn defends 'Fastest Driver' analysis

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1296 views )

F1 MD, Ross Brawn has leapt to the defence of Amazon Web Services analysis of the fastest F1 drivers since 1983. read more »

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Racing Point owner Stroll 'appalled' by rivals

over 5 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1575 views )

Racing Point's co-owner Lawrence Stroll has launched a robust defence of his team and says any accusations of cheating from rivals are "completely unacceptable",... read more »

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Haas, AlphaTauri singled out in RP20 war

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 983 views )

Racing Point boss Otmar Szafnauer has launched a staunch defence over the creation of their RP20, singling out Haas and AlphaTauri in the process. read more »

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Racing Point fire back at F1 rivals, welcome appeals

over 5 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 863 views )

Racing Point boss Otmar Szafnauer has offered a staunch defence of his team amid their central role in F1's rising off-track controversy, telling Sky Sports they are set... read more »

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McLaren hit out at Racing Point’s ‘BS’ defence

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 828 views )

McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes there could be other issues surrounding the legality of the Racing Point cars following the FIA's verdict on their brake ducts. read more »

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Ricciardo seeking peers’ opinions on Grosjean’s defence

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1111 views )

Daniel Ricciardo has said he will raise Romain Grosjean's defensive moves from the British GP at the next drivers' briefing. read more »

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"I don't regret anything," insists Grosjean

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1168 views )

Though he was handed an official warning, Romain Grosjean insists he doesn't regret his robust defence of his position during the British Grand Prix. read more »

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‘Albon criticism is unwarranted and unfair’

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 800 views )

Christian Horner has leapt to Alex Albon's defence, saying recent criticism of the driver is both "unwarranted and unfair". read more »