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Toro Rosso debut 'almost brand new' car in Barcelona

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Toro Rosso have brought a raft of upgrades to the final pre-season test which technical director James Key described as an "almost completely brand new" car. The most... read more »

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F1 gets green-light for major changes in 2016, '17

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2315 views )

Formula 1 looks set for a radical overhaul in the next two years after the green light was given on Thursday to implement a major shake-up of the technical rules. A proposal... read more »

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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

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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

( 1844 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 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2016 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 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1468 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 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2277 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 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2136 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

( 1516 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

( 984 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

( 815 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

( 844 views )

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

( 1367 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

( 829 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

( 2086 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

( 946 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

( 695 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

( 760 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

( 1666 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

( 1673 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

( 961 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

( 642 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

( 835 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 »