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Chinese GP: Qualifying notes - McLaren

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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To put it in simple terms, we performed poorly in qualifying today. We know our car is lacking in overall performance, but most notably it lacks sufficient downforce. read more »

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McLaren blames lack of downforce for poor qualifying

over 10 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 783 views )

It was a tricky day for the McLaren team as neither Jenson nor Kevin made it through to Q3 in this afternoon's qualifying session, which was held in rainy conditions. Both... read more »

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Long straight will aid Williams - Massa

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 800 views )

Williams driver Felipe Massa believes that the long back straight at the Shanghai International Circuit will play to the strengths of the FW36 in China this weekend. Williams... read more »

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Early races showing up our weaknesses - Bottas

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Valtteri Bottas believes the opening few races of the 2014 season have begun to show where Williams' weaknesses are. The team went in to the new year as favourites behind... read more »

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Grosjean encouraged by Malaysia performance

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 697 views )

Romain Grosjean says he is encouraged by Lotus's progress during the Malaysian Grand Prix and reckons they can build on it at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix.... read more »

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Hamilton wary of Red Bull fightback

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 954 views )

Malaysian Grand Prix race winner Lewis Hamilton says he is wary that rivals Red Bull has a 'good car'. Hamilton led home team-mate Nico Rosberg as Mercedes moved 53... read more »

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Williams Malaysian upgrades not ready in time

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 770 views )

Williams showed great pace in Australia with Valtteri Bottas set for a podium finish had it not been for his brush with the wall, whilst Felipe Massa's form remained an... read more »

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Massa says Williams missing rear downforce

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 645 views )

Williams driver Felipe Massa reckons that the FW36 is lacking downforce ahead of this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix. Williams has demonstrated good pace in 2014 but Massa... read more »

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Red Bull incredibly quick through corners - Button

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1324 views )

Whilst Red Bull might be suffering from reliability woes - which has meant they've been forced to run at reduced power - their cornering speeds aren't to be laughed... read more »

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Rosberg plays down lightning pace in Bahrain

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1072 views )

Nico Rosberg has played down his lightning pace on the final day of testing in Bahrain after he outpaced his nearest rival, Jenson Button, by over 1.6 seconds. Mercedes are... read more »

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Cars will be much quicker by Australia - Ferrari

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 982 views )

Ferrari's technical director James Allison says he expects the current cars to be much quicker at the opening race in Australia than people fear they will. Whilst Jenson... read more »

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'Decreased downforce makes cars unpredictable'

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1609 views )

Slipping and sliding could be the norm this season as the Formula One drivers have to deal with "unpredictable" cars and cold tyres... read more »

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F1 'not much quicker' than GP2 in 2014 says Button

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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Jenson Button thinks GP2, F1's second-tier support series, will run the premier category close for pace in 2014. As the sport's all-new energy-recovery and V6... read more »

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Dramatic reduction of downforce and drag - Green

over 10 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 861 views )

Following the unveiling of their new car, Sahara Force India's technical director Andrew Green goes into a bit more detail on the design and what to expect from the... read more »

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Felipe Massa Q&A: First few days at Williams

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2217 views )

Q. How was your Christmas? Felipe Massa: Christmas was great, it was nice to be with the family and I spent it at home in Brazil. I then went to Miami for New Year... read more »

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Drivers need to adapt to 'difficult' cars

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1119 views )

Gary Paffett reckons this year's cars will be "a lot more difficult to drive" as they have "a lot less" downforce... read more »

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Paffett: 'These cars are a lot more difficult to drive'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1721 views )

Gary Paffett has warned that drivers face a new challenge in 2014 -because of the major regulation changes - the cars are completely different to drive when compared to... read more »

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'Bulls stand to lose the most'

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 877 views )

Adrian Newey believes Red Bull will take a hit this year when changes to the exhaust rules put an end to using them to increase downforce... read more »

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Button: First test will be 'hilarious' but 'exciting'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Jenson Button is predicting a "hilarious" first test in Jerez in late-January as the drivers get to grips with the 2014 cars for the first time. The regulation... read more »

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Button: 'Expect closer racing like GP2 in 2014'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1676 views )

Jenson Button expects the regulation changes next season will be a positive thing for the fans, but says the drivers will have a tougher time than at present. The Briton has... read more »

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2014 cars will be tough to drive - Button

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1009 views )

Jenson Button is expecting the 2014 cars to be difficult to drive due to increased torque and less downforce - a prospect that does not excite him read more »

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Rain won't stop Vettel winning claims Hamilton

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1513 views )

Don't expect a different result to the last eight races, even if it rains in Brazil, according to Lewis Hamilton who believes Sebastian Vettel will win regardless of the... read more »

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Grosjean takes second as Kovalainen struggles with downforce

over 10 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1114 views )

Lotus' Romain Grosjean produced a superbly controlled drive to take second place in the United States Grand Prix from third on the grid, whilst a difficult afternoon... read more »

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Indian GP: Practice notes - Ferrari

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 832 views )

With both drivers we tried to adapt the aerodynamic downforce to the amount of grip available from this track, as it gradually improved. read more »

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Ferrari admits it has fallen back

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 680 views )

Ferrari deputy chief designer Simone Resta admits Ferrari has lost ground to its rivals now that Formula 1 has returned to high-downforce circuits read more »