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McLaren "by far our first choice" for new investors despite Force India and Williams interest

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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New McLaren Racing shareholders MSP Sports Capital have claimed the Formula 1 team was 'by far our first choice' partner despite historic interest elsewhere. read more »

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McLaren confident of addressing F1 car weaknesses despite Mercedes engine switch

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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McLaren is confident it can still address weaknesses of its 2020 F1 car despite the restrictions it faces due to switching to Mercedes power units.  read more »

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Ocon: My 2020 progress was ‘very strong’

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 821 views )

Esteban Ocon says that, despite being comfortably beaten by his team-mate, he's pleased with the progress he made in 2020.  read more »

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Ferrari adamant Haas not 'a junior team' despite influx of staff

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1612 views )

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has reiterated Haas will remain independent from the Scuderia despite an increased presence from Maranello at the American outfit. read more »

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McLaren MCL35M will be ‘like a new car’ despite stable regulations

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1480 views )

McLaren’s 2021 car will be “akin to a new car” despite stable regulations and limited development permitted under the regulations, according to technical director James Key.... read more »

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Szafnauer dismisses claims of Racing Point design 'short-cuts'

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1507 views )

Otmar Szafnauer is adamant Racing Point was not a "bookend" example of a team taking development 'short-cuts' despite an early-season penalty for copying. read more »

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Video: Is Bottas The Unluckiest F1 Driver In 2020?

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 927 views )

Despite Mercedes having an incredible year yet again dominating F1, Valtteri Vottas, who came in 2nd, quite possibly had the unluckiest year of any driver on the grid. Many... read more »

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"It hurts," admits Albon

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1481 views )

Despite being dropped by Red Bull, Alex Albon insists that his F1 career is not over, making clear that he's "not giving up". read more »

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Renault: Alonso will have disadvantage on 2021 F1 return

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1068 views )

Renault Formula 1 director Marcin Budkowski believes Fernando Alonso will still be at a disadvantage on his F1 return in 2021, despite being able to test the team's RS20... read more »

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"Carlando" bromance to live on despite Sainz Ferrari switch

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 2166 views )

Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz have insisted there will be plenty more "Carlando content" in 2021 despite the Spaniard's move away from McLaren to Ferrari. read more »

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Mercedes never considered leaving F1

over 5 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1124 views )

Mercedes parent company Daimler has confirmed it never considered withdrawing from Formula One, despite rumours earlier this year that it was weighing up its options. read more »

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Albon remains ‘important’ to Red Bull, assures Horner

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 959 views )

Red Bull principal Christian Horner has assured that Alex Albon remains an "important" part of the team despite his demotion. read more »

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We're in it for the long-term, insists Daimler boss Kallenius

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1355 views )

Despite reducing its stake in the Mercedes F1 team, Daimler boss, Ola Kallenius insists his company is in the sport for the "long-term". read more »

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Vettel ‘pulled Ferrari together’ in 2020

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 661 views )

Despite knowing he would leave Ferrari at the end of 2020, Sebastian Vettel pulled the team together says sporting director Laurent Mekies. read more »

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Brown cared about prestige, not money, in P3 fight

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 887 views )

Despite the huge financial benefits that it brings, McLaren CEO Zak Brown says he was thinking more about prestige when the team secured P3. read more »

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Leclerc hails "best season in F1" despite Ferrari struggles

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1297 views )

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has hailed the past season as his "best in Formula 1" despite the team's apparent shortcomings. read more »

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The Japanese F1 stars Tsunoda hopes to emulate

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1086 views )

Yuki Tsunoda is set to become the 21st F1 driver from Japan after joining the AlphaTauri team for 2021, following a successful Formula 2 campaign in which he finished third,... read more »

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“They were very quick today and deserved the win” – Hamilton

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 810 views )

Despite being dominant all season, Mercedes AMG Petronas finished the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in second and third place. read more »

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All smiles for Schumacher despite propping up test times

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 808 views )

Mick Schumacher was left feeling "very comfortable" and "happy" after signing off this season with a 125-lap test run-out for Haas ahead of his full Formula... read more »

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McLaren still years away from matching Mercedes, says Seidl

over 5 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 884 views )

McLaren is still years from closing the gap to Formula One champions Mercedes and runners-up Red Bull despite enjoying its best season since 2012, according to team principal... read more »

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McLaren: Too early to challenge Mercedes and Red Bull in 2021

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 629 views )

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andreas Seidl thinks it is too early for his team to challenge Mercedes and Red Bull in 2021, despite finishing third in the constructors'... read more »

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Hamilton's F1 "passion" underlined after recent Covid fight - Brawn

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1294 views )

Ross Brawn believes Lewis Hamilton's "passion" for Formula 1 was underlined by his decision to drive in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix despite being weakened after... read more »

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Tsunoda AlphaTauri deal is "long time" done, suggests Kvyat

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1827 views )

Daniil Kvyat has hinted strongly that a deal to replace him with Yuki Tsunoda at the Red Bull-backed Honda-powered AlphaTauri next season was done "a very long time"... read more »

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Abu Dhabi GP: Race team notes - Renault

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 967 views )

Despite being strong, today's race could not overturn an adverse championship situation and a poor qualifying yesterday. read more »

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McLaren braced for Racing Point fightback in F1 constructors' battle decider

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1171 views )

McLaren is braced for a fightback from Racing Point in Abu Dhabi despite giving itself the "best opportunity" to overturn the gap for third in the Formula 1... read more »