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Williams F1 team principal Jost Capito steps down

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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In a statement issued by the team on Monday, it was confirmed that Capito had stepped down as team principal and CEO, with technical director FX FX Demaison also leaving his... read more »

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Mercedes deliver Russell first-year verdict

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 758 views )

Mercedes motorsport strategy director James Vowles has praised George Russell's first year with the team. read more »

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W13's issues evident from the outset, admits Shovlin

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 860 views )

Mercedes trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin admits that the team was aware that the W13 was likely to be a dud almost from the outset. read more »

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Mercedes highlight pivotal moment in F1 turnaround

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 636 views )

Mercedes director of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin has highlighted the Spanish Grand Prix as the pivotal moment for the Silver Arrows' F1 turnaround. read more »

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Mercedes pinpoint W13 early warning signs

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 680 views )

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has conceded the shortcomings of the W13 were apparent before the season had started. read more »

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Ex-Mercedes chief defends Michael Masi: "There was no right or wrong answer"

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 971 views )

Ex-Mercedes technical director Paddy Lowe has defended former F1 race director Michael Masi for his ill-handling of the 2021 title decider between Max Verstappen and Lewis... read more »

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2023 Aston Martin Set to be 'Very Different' from 2022 Predecessor - Tom McCullough

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 621 views )

Aston Martin's Technical Director says the lessons learned during the 2022 season will mean a very different car is being designed by the team for 2023. read more »

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New Aston Martin aero chief doesn't want to copy former team Red Bull

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 819 views )

Aston Martin technical director Dan Fallows doesn't want his new F1 team to go down the route of copying rival teams such as Red Bull in their pursuit of success. read more »

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F1 to consider 2026 active aerodynamics "tricks" - Brawn

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 878 views )

Outgoing F1 managing director, motorsport Ross Brawn has revealed the sport is considering the use of active aerodynamics to further spice up the racing. read more »

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Krack: Aston Martin 'on target' in five-year plan but needs big step in '23

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 879 views )

However, he stressed that the team has to make steps next year, especially as the AMR23 will be the first car designed and built under technical director Dan Fallows and other... read more »

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F1 not ruling out sprint at every grand prix

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 663 views )

F1's outgoing managing director motorsports Ross Brawn has not ruled out the notion the sport could feature a sprint race at all grand prix weekends in the future. read more »

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Brawn confirms F1 retirement: ‘I will watch from my sofa’

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1036 views )

Ross Brawn has confirmed that he is calling time on his Formula 1 career following his departure from Liberty Media. Brawn, who has worked in F1 for several decades, most... read more »

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Mercedes explain failed Hamilton Abu Dhabi gamble

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 627 views )

Mercedes motorsport strategy director James Vowles has revealed how a singular focus on toppling Ferrari in the constructors' championship hampered Lewis Hamilton's... read more »

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Mercedes exonerate Sainz influence over Hamilton retirement

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 907 views )

Mercedes motorsport strategy director James Vowles has denied Carlos Sainz influenced Lewis Hamilton's retirement at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »

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Haas' Ayao Komatsu reviews post-season test: "We're very happy with the way the day's gone overall"

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 906 views )

Haas Director of Engineering Ayao Komatsu was pleased with Nico Hülkenberg and Pietro Fittipaldi's running at the post-season test in Abu Dhabi. read more »

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FIA announces departure of Rao as interim secretary general

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 801 views )

Rao joined the FIA in June as its interim secretary general for motorsport, replacing Peter Bayer following his exit from the governing body.Rao previously worked at the FIA as... read more »

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Pirelli's Mario Isola reflects on tyre strategy at the season-closer: "Abu Dhabi provided a worthy finale"

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 810 views )

Pirelli Motorsport Director Mario Isola talks tyre strategy at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after the end of a "compelling" 2022 season. read more »

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AlphaTauri’s Performance Drop-off in 2022 Disappointing for Technical Director Jody Egginton

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 624 views )

The 2022 season ended with AlphaTauri only ninth in the final Constructors' Championship standings, but Jody Egginton says they are already focusing on improving on that... read more »

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Alan Permane, Alpine's Sporting Director: "The aim is to have both cars well inside the points to end the season on a high note"

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 845 views )

BWT Alpine F1 Team's Sporting Director Alan Permane hopes that both Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso can utilise the strong race pace of the A522 to clinch fourth place in... read more »

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McLaren's James Key: "The margins were tight in all three sessions but both drivers had the pace to make the top 10"

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 808 views )

McLaren Executive Technical Director James Key was glad to have both cars make Q3, and hopes to see the team's solid long run pace earn them points at the Abu Dhabi Grand... read more »

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Ben Sulayem accepts Abu Dhabi 2021 F1 report criticisms, insists processes improved

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2348 views )

Ben Sulayem took over control of motor racing's governing body just days after the scandal of last year's F1 season finale, when the sport faced accusations of the... read more »

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Hamilton "lucky" to escape Verstappen crash unscathed

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 916 views )

Lewis Hamilton was "quite lucky" to escape with minimal damage following his collision with Max Verstappen, conceded Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott. read more »

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F1 urges caution after sizzling Sao Paulo sprint

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1329 views )

F1 managing director, motorsport, Ross Brawn has urged caution over potential changes to the sprint format after Interlagos served up a scintillating spectacle. read more »

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Mercedes expects "very hardcore" Red Bull Brazilian GP battle if track is warmer

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 799 views )

George Russell won the short race after passing Max Verstappen, who struggled with his medium tyres compared to the Briton's softs.Russell and Lewis Hamilton will start... read more »

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Mercedes: Russell’s ‘impressive’ F1 Sprint win is ‘all we hoped for’

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 559 views )

Mercedes F1 trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has expressed his delight with George Russell's win in the Sao Paulo Sprint Race after coming from behind to beat... read more »