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The four key concept changes that transformed McLaren's MCL60 F1 car

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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When McLaren launched its MCL60 before Formula 1's pre-season test, it painted a very downbeat assessment of what it had created.Team boss Andrea Stella was open that the... read more »

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Hamilton: Mercedes felt "at its worst" in Hungary F1 practice

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The seven-time world champion ended the dry second practice session at the Hungaroring down in 16th on the timesheets, with team-mate George Russell in last, as the pair each... read more »

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Hamilton downbeat about Mercedes' qualifying performance in Austria

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Lewis Hamilton was underwhelmed to have only been fifth-fastest in qualifying for the F1 Austrian Grand Prix, describing the session as "difficult".  read more »

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Verstappen makes surprisingly downbeat claim about Monaco chances

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 496 views )

Defending world champion Max Verstappen admits he expects the pack to be "closer together" in Monaco this weekend, in a race that could end Red Bull's 100 per... read more »

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Norris: McLaren Q1 exit 'as expected' in 'tough' Miami qualifying

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 672 views )

A downbeat Lando Norris believes that the high temperatures at the Miami Autodrome contributed to McLaren's qualifying struggles but conceded that the result was... read more »

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Toto Wolff says unacceptable Mercedes car is a 'nasty piece of work'

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 757 views )

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff delivered a brutally downbeat verdict after Saturday's qualifying misery at the Miami Grand Prix - describing the team's W14 car as... read more »

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Glum Hamilton's Mercedes future: "I'm no quitter; but it's not giving me a lot..."

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 875 views )

Lewis Hamilton gave a downbeat answer about his future at Mercedes, saying "I'm not planning" on a move but conceding that he isn't able to tame his... read more »

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Mercedes’ Toto Wolff: “That was one of our worst days in racing”

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 947 views )

Toto Wolff took a downbeat approach when assessing Mercedes' performance at the Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »

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Norris: No reason for McLaren to be "downbeat" after difficult F1 Bahrain GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1043 views )

Norris suffered a power unit pneumatic issue that led to six pitstops and his eventual retirement in the closing laps, while team-mate Oscar Piastri retired early with an... read more »

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Wolff demands "radical" change: "That is what hurts - worst day in racing"

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1700 views )

A downbeat Toto Wolff labelled the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix his "worst day in racing" and insisted a "radical" Mercedes upgrade must arrive with urgency. read more »

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Hamilton fears Mercedes ‘a long way off’ after practice

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 661 views )

A downbeat Lewis Hamilton suggested that Mercedes is "on the wrong track" and faces an uphill challenge in 2023 off the back of Friday practice in Bahrain. Hamilton... read more »

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"We realise we have a mountain to climb" - Hamilton downbeat after F1 testing

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 657 views )

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that Mercedes have "a mountain to climb" after a tricky three days of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. read more »

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How much trouble is McLaren really in with its 2023 F1 car?

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 770 views )

Team principal Andrea Stella's admission that the squad was not "entirely happy" with the launch specification version of its 2023 challenger had laid down a... read more »

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Hamilton downbeat after Merc upgrade | 'I was expecting a lot more'

over 3 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 2019 views )

Lewis Hamilton admitted he was "expecting a lot more" from the upgrades Mercedes brought to the United States Grand Prix, after finishing fifth in qualifying behind... read more »

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Mercedes still one-second off the pace in Singapore, says Hamilton

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 663 views )

The tight Marina Bay circuit offered Mercedes the chance for one of its stronger weekends, with its W13 car appearing better in low and medium speed corners.But despite... read more »

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Alonso feels most competitive he has been in F1 since 2012

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 706 views )

Two-time F1 world champion Alonso returned to the series last year, scoring one podium finish and playing a critical role in team-mate Esteban Ocon's shock win in... read more »

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Hamilton: Mercedes not in hunt for F1 wins right now

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 701 views )

Mercedes has endured a tricky time in Bahrain this week, with its W13 suffering from ongoing porpoising and proving to be a handful for both Hamilton and team-mate George... read more »

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Lando Norris: "I could’ve been one or two positions higher"

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1038 views )

Both Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo were downbeat after Qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with the Briton set to start seventh and the Australian eleventh on Sunday. read more »

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Norris: McLaren F1 constructors fight with Ferrari getting "tense"

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 946 views )

With five races remaining, there are just 3.5 points separating the two teams.But with Ferrari making good performance gains in recent races following the introduction of an... read more »

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Downbeat Hamilton insists win 'out of the question'

over 4 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1032 views )

Lewis Hamilton insists an Austrian GP victory is "out of the question" and has tipped an "easy cruise" for Max Verstappen, after the seven-time world... read more »

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Latifi Downbeat after Baku Result: "I felt I was driving really well throughout this weekend

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 933 views )

Nicholas Latifi was handed a thirty-second time penalty during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for staying on track when he should have gone through the pit lane behind the safety car. read more »

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Mercedes 'didn't provide Hamilton with right car' for Monaco F1 qualifying

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1090 views )

F1 championship leader Hamilton slumped to his worst qualifying result in almost three years on Saturday in Monaco, finishing seventh after lapping almost three-quarters of a... read more »

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Seidl: 'Matter of time' until Ricciardo is back at his best in F1

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1218 views )

Seven-time grand prix winner Ricciardo joined McLaren on a three-year deal for 2021, but has struggled to match teammate Lando Norris's form through the early part of the... read more »

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Vettel downbeat with Q3 lap despite breaking into top 10

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 578 views )

Sebastian Vettel conceded he did not extract the maximum from his Aston Martin despite reaching Q3 for the first time in 15 races. read more »

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Lando Norris: "I’m gutted, but there are still a lot of positives to take away from today"

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1148 views )

Lando Norris was downbeat after losing a time good enough for third on the grid for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix due to exceeding track limits. read more »