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Mercedes taking different approach to test - Vettel

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Sebastian Vettel has played down his time-topping laps on both the first and second day of testing in Jerez, claiming Mercedes are still favourite. The German says Mercedes... read more »

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Vettel seriously considered quitting F1 - Horner

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Sebastian Vettel nearly walked away from Formula 1 last year because of the massive changes the sport underwent, claims his former boss Christian Horner. The four-time champion... read more »

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This year's Ferrari is much better looking - Allison

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1989 views )

The new Ferrari, or SF15-T as it has been christened, is "much better looking" than its predecessor according to technical director James Allison. The car is set to... read more »

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Video: Three Men and a Windtunnel

over 9 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1821 views )

We interrupt the busy pre-season work of McLaren engineers Tim Goss, Matt Morris and Peter Prodromou to find out just what makes 2015's MP4-30 car tick, and to understand... read more »

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Pirelli backs plan for 'more appealing' wider tyres

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2001 views )

Pirelli's Paul Hembery has made it clear to Formula 1 bosses that the Italian company is ready to supply the sport with larger rear tyres. The FIA and F1's Strategy... read more »

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F1 to challenge laptime records in 2015 says Hembery

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1449 views )

Paul Hembery, official tyre supplier Pirelli's F1 chief, is expecting the field to speed up significantly in 2015. Last year, the Italian marque took a deliberately... read more »

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Radical changes heading F1's way with 1000hp engines

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2251 views )

Formula 1 could look very different in 2016 if the sport can agree on new regulations governing downforce, fuel, tyres and engines. A meeting was held this week in Geneva... read more »

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Ricciardo's pace a factor in Vettel's decision - Horner

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2114 views )

Sebastian Vettel's decision to leave Red Bull was partly motivated by Daniel Ricciardo's pace, according to team principal Christian Horner. It's long been... read more »

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Red Bull should have been banned for cheating - Force India

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1493 views )

Red Bull's penalty for using an illegal front-wing in Abu Dhabi was far too lenient according to Force India's technical director Andy Green. The Milton Keynes... read more »

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Low downforce hurt Vettel's progress

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 966 views )

Sebastian Vettel's poor pace at the start of the United States Grand Prix was caused by his low-downforce Red Bull struggling for grip when running in traffic read more »

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United States GP: Preview - Pirelli

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 806 views )

The mixture of straights and corners require a compromise in terms of downforce, placing a strong emphasis on mechanical grip from the tyres. read more »

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Hamilton encouraged by Mercedes pace advantage

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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Lewis Hamilton says he is encouraged by Mercedes's pace advantage following Friday's practice sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Hamilton topped the... read more »

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130r could be more of a challenge - Vergne

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1347 views )

Jean-Eric Vergne believes that Suzuka's infamous 130r corner could be more of a challenge this year due to the reduced downforce levels of the 2014 cars. Vergne finished... read more »

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Japanese GP: Preview - Pirelli

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 813 views )

Decreased downforce of this year's cars will place more demands on mechanical grip. If a tyre can perform well in Suzuka, it can perform well almost everywhere. read more »

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RB10 just doesn't suit my driving style admits Vettel

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2060 views )

Sebastian Vettel is certain that the RB10 simply doesn't suit his driving style and that is the reason he has struggled so much this season compared to team-mate Daniel... read more »

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The efficiency race

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 929 views )

According to Renault, Monza offered the ideal opportunity to compare and analyse the performance of modern low downforce-spec F1 cars with their previous counterparts. read more »

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Bottas hoping for increased downforce

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 681 views )

Valtteri Bottas admits Williams is likely to find Singapore more difficult than the Italian Grand Prix but hopes new parts helps it fight with Red Bull and Ferrari read more »

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Singapore GP: Preview - McLaren

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 751 views )

It will be interesting to see how our car responds to the return to the high-downforce circuits. read more »

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Rosberg disappointed with 'very bad mistake'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1639 views )

Nico Rosberg has admitted he made his chicane cutting mistake because of the pressure he was under to up his pace to remain ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton. The Briton was... read more »

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Lotus praise 'impeccable' Maldonado

over 10 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1645 views )

Lotus' Pastor Maldonado finished fourteenth and Romain Grosjean sixteenth after a fast-paced Italian Grand Prix under blue skies at Monza today. Pastor made a good start... read more »

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Bottas: Not much more left in the car

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 944 views )

Valtteri Bottas believes his lap during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix was 'pretty close' to perfect as he set the third quickest time at Monza. Bottas, who... read more »

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Italian GP: Practice notes - McLaren

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 626 views )

It seems as if the low-downforce promise that we showed at Spa has carried over into this weekend. Both drivers looked competitive. read more »

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Bottas encouraged by new Williams package

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 820 views )

Valtteri Bottas says he is encouraged by the new development package which Williams has brought to this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Bottas, who has claimed four... read more »

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Preview: Italian GP

over 10 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 774 views )

To round off the European season of Formula One races, teams have moved to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, traditionally host of the fastest and lowest downforce race of the... read more »

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Ferrari doubt they can close gap to Mercedes by '15

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1784 views )

Ferrari will have a brand new car in 2015 which is unlikely to share many components from the off-pace F14-T according to technical director James Allison, but that might not... read more »