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Mercedes tech chief Allison made decision to step back in 2019

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mercedes' outgoing Technical Director James Allison says the decision to step away from his day-to-day duties at the Formula 1 team was made in 2019. Allison joined... read more »

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'Alonso made fewer mistakes than Leclerc at Ferrari'

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Former Ferrari director Cesare Fiorio believes Fernando Alonso was less error prone when with the F1 team compared to Charles Leclerc. read more »

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Brivio: F1 drivers work more than MotoGP riders

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 997 views )

Alpine racing director Davide Brivio sees similarities between Formula 1 and MotoGP, but feels a Formula 1 driver has the higher workload. read more »

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Alpine boss already seeing F1/MotoGP parallels, differences

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1064 views )

Alpine Racing Director Davide Brivio says he has been surprised by the level of radio communication possible in Formula 1 while also recognising similarities between the... read more »

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Mercedes realise pit stops remain a weakness

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 935 views )

Andrew Shovlin, Mercedes' trackside engineering director, accepts that the team have work to do in the pit stop department. read more »

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Red Bull make key engine hire from Mercedes

over 5 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1263 views )

Red Bull have hired Ben Hodgkinson from rivals Mercedes to be the technical director of their all-new engine division. read more »

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Red Bull hires ex-Mercedes head as engine technical director

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1035 views )

With the Milton Keynes-based team ramping up its efforts ahead of the takeover of Honda engines, long-time Mercedes employee Ben Hodgkinson will join the programme.Hodgkinson... read more »

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Red Bull hires key Mercedes engineer for F1 engine programme

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 921 views )

Red Bull Powertrains has recruited Ben Hodgkinson as its new technical director, which will see him leave his current role as head of engineering with Mercedes High Performance... read more »

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Red Bull Powertrains snap up Mercedes engine chief

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 884 views )

Red Bull Powertrains have announced the appointment of Ben Hodgkinson, Mercedes' engine chief, as their first technical director. read more »

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Mercedes engine man appointed technical director at Red Bull Powertrains

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 894 views )

Red Bull Powertrains has announced the appointment of Mercedes AMG HPP's Head of Engineering, Ben Hodgkinson as its Technical Director. read more »

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Alpine set for "promising" upgrades - Budkowski

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1403 views )

Alpine executive director Marcin Budkowski has promised Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon a number of upgrades for upcoming races after testing new parts during the Emilia... read more »

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They will win the championship if we don't improve our car very quickly

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 994 views )

Mercedes engineering director, Andrew Shovlin has a stark warning for his team, admitting that Red Bull "will win the championship if we don't improve our car very... read more »

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FIA counter Vettel's "not very professional" complaint

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1846 views )

FIA race director Michael Masi has countered the criticism from Sebastian Vettel after the Aston Martin driver described the organisation as "not very professional"... read more »

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Bottas' car mostly "beyond repair"

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 925 views )

Mercedes engineering director, Andrew Shovlin admits that Valtteri Bottas' car is mostly "beyond repair" following Sunday's high-speed crash at Imola. read more »

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Mercedes concerned "extensive" Bottas crash damage could hurt title bid

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1321 views )

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has conceded he fears the team's title bid could be hindered by the financial impact of Valtteri Bottas' Imola... read more »

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Bottas' Mercedes "damaged beyond repair"

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1097 views )

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has revealed Valtteri Bottas' W12 has been mostly "damaged beyond repair" in his high-speed Imola crash. read more »

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Mercedes vow to find race-wrecking tyre warm-up solution for Bottas

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 974 views )

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has claimed the team must assist driver Valtteri Bottas to get on top of the tyre warm-up issues that destroyed his... read more »

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FIA reject Russell "early" DRS crash cause claim

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1356 views )

FIA race director Michael Masi has rejected claims from George Russell that the activation of DRS on a drying Imola track was a factor in the high-speed crash between the... read more »

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Brawn: Bottas left Russell ‘nowhere to go’ in Imola crash

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1060 views )

Formula 1 Managing Director Ross Brawn believes Valtteri Bottas left George Russell "nowhere to go" before their clash at Imola on Sunday. Both drivers were... read more »

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“The main aim will be to convert the performance level into the race result” – Ferrari’s Laurent Mekies

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 899 views )

Laurent Mekies - Racing Director Of the Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow Team feels that if all goes to plan we could see Ferrari fronting the midfield pack. read more »

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Wolff stopped Allison leaving Mercedes for good

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1071 views )

James Allison thought he would be leaving Mercedes for good when stepping down as technical director, but team boss Toto Wolff offered an alternative. read more »

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Why Allison said "no" to Mercedes team principal role

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1482 views )

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed why chief technical officer and former technical director James Allison has ruled out ever taking over from him at the helm. read more »

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Pirelli dismiss Aston Martin’s suspicions over aero regs

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 974 views )

Pirelli motorsport director Mario Isola has weighed in on Aston Martin's 2021 aerodynamic rules complaints, saying the "intention was absolutely not to penalise... read more »

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Alpine F1 car hindered by windtunnel problem

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1020 views )

The French car manufacturer has slipped back against its main rivals this year, and it left the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix without scoring any points.While the team is... read more »

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Mercedes F1's step forward helped by Bahrain "sting"

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1358 views )

While Red Bull had the fastest car in Bahrain, Mercedes appears to have the edge at Imola with Valtteri Bottas quickest in both Friday practice sessions.Mercedes technical... read more »