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Wolff questions jewellery ban "misstep" by new F1 race director

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1222 views )

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has questioned new F1 race director Niels Wittich's decision to reinforce the regulations surrounding the banning of jewellery during... read more »

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Wolff: 'Liability' Masi disrespected F1 drivers

over 4 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 948 views )

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has accused former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi of "disrespecting" drivers by acting like he always knew better. read more »

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F1 drivers admit loss of fourth DRS zone hampered overtaking in Australian GP

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 954 views )

The DRS zone, which included the curving section of track from Turn 8 to Turn 9, was removed by the FIA on safety grounds just 20 minutes before Saturday's FP3 session.It... read more »

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Gasly: FIA can "check my arse" in F1 fireproof underwear clampdown

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2004 views )

Amid concerns that drivers had got slack with their race wear, which could compromise their protection in fiery crashes like that suffered by Romain Grosjean at the 2020... read more »

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F1 underpants now in new FIA race director's firing line after initial jewellery clampdown

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1531 views )

New FIA race director Niels Wittich has further astonished the drivers by raising the subject of non-compliant underwear after earlier this week reinforcing a ban on the... read more »

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Mercedes locked "in a vicious circle" after cool runnings

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 929 views )

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has conceded the team is locked "in a vicious circle" after failing to 'bring the heat' in Melbourne. read more »

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FIA clarifies restart rules amid recent Verstappen tactic

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1546 views )

The FIA has clarified the manoeuvres permitted by drivers prior to race restarts ahead of Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix. In his updated pre-event notes Formula 1 Race... read more »

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FIA set for clampdown on F1 driver underwear

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 665 views )

During the drivers briefing that lasted over two hours on Friday night at Albert Park, FIA race director Niels Wittich explained there would be a clampdown on what drivers wore... read more »

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Mercedes feels stranded in ‘vicious circle’ over performance

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 784 views )

Mercedes is encountering a "vicious circle" at Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix, according to its engineering director, following a poor practice display.... read more »

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DAMS boss Sicard set for new FIA F1 role

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 882 views )

The conclusions of the FIA report into last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix safety car controversy noted that "a new F1 sporting director will be recruited (process... read more »

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F1 drivers issued jewellery ban reminder by FIA in Australia

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1001 views )

The rule, which forms Article 5 of the third chapter of Appendix L from the governing body's International Sporting Code, was highlighted in the event notes released for... read more »

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Mercedes reveal "very simple" F1 rule change that has hindered planning

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1086 views )

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has revealed how one of the "very simple" new tyre rules introduced this year has hindered the team's... read more »

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Mercedes "still working out" new F1 timetable

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1008 views )

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has conceded the team is still "working out" and "adapting" to the new F1 weekend timetable. read more »

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“There are a few unknowns to the Australian Grand Prix” – Pirelli’s Mario Isola

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 627 views )

Pirelli's Motorsport Director, Mario Isola, is expecting this weekend's Australian Grand Prix to present plenty of challenges to the teams, as Formula 1 returns to... read more »

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Mercedes reveal double deficit to Red Bull and Ferrari

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 599 views )

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has conceded the team is suffering a double deficit to F1 rivals Red Bull and Ferrari and has "quite a lot to... read more »

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Mercedes 'pushed too far' with Hamilton Saudi Arabian set up

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 998 views )

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has conceded the team pushed Lewis Hamilton's set up "too far" in Saudi Arabia. read more »

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Alfa Romeo wants FIA consistency after Zhou Saudi F1 penalty call

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1151 views )

F1 race director Niels Wittich told teams before the Bahrain GP that henceforth there will be no requests from race control telling drivers to give a place back for gaining an... read more »

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F1 drivers want more changes to 'on the safety limit' Jeddah circuit

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1093 views )

Ahead the second grand prix on the Corniche circuit this weekend, barriers at four of the 27 corners were moved back while the final turn was widened by 1.5 metres.This came... read more »

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Drivers warned over driving unnecessarily slowly to create gaps

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 848 views )

In an update to his race notes, race director Niels Wittich has warned drivers not to drive unnecessarily slowly in order to create a gap to the car in front. read more »

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Alpine's Alan Permane – The car feels a little more together than this time last weekend

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1107 views )

After Friday running, BWT Alpine F1 Team Sporting Director Alan Permane sees improvement in the car at "challenging" Jeddah Corniche Circuit. read more »

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Why new race control directive leaves F1 drivers facing tough calls

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 981 views )

Before last weekend's Bahrain GP, new FIA race director Niels Wittich laid out the ground rules for how he and his colleague Eduardo Freitas are going to operate this... read more »

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Ferrari drivers say Jeddah F1 track changes not big enough

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1175 views )

For the second instalment of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend, the barriers have been moved back at numerous corners by up to 1.5 metres to improve visibility.FIA race... read more »

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FIA details Jeddah F1 track changes ahead of Saudi GP

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1289 views )

F1 made its first visit to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in December last year, and while the track won praise for its thrilling, high-speed layout, some drivers were critical of... read more »

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Mercedes "primed" for Saudi Arabia upgrades

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1616 views )

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has revealed the team is "primed to bring absolutely anything they can" to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. read more »

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“Jeddah marks a completely different challenge” to season opener – Pirelli’s Mario Isola

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1090 views )

Pirelli Motorsport Director, Mario Isola, is excited to see how the tyres perform at the fast street circuit, with the venue being completely different to Bahrain. read more »