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McLaren's new short nose set for Austria debut

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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McLaren will bring a brand new nose box to the Austrian Grand Prix next weekend, after it finally passed the FIA's mandatory crash test. The shorter nose, which will look... read more »

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Stevens: 'There was absolutely nowhere I could go'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Will Stevens insisted that there was nothing he could have done to avoid his collision with Romain Grosjean's Lotus in today's Canadian Grand Prix, as well as warning... read more »

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Formula 1 cars must be scary to drive urges Vettel

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Formula 1 cars are no longer scary to drive according to Sebastian Vettel, and that's something that needs to change in the future according to the four-time champion. His... read more »

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Horner not convinced refuelling will help the spectacle

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1475 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hinted that he didn't vote in favour of refuelling's return in 2017, after admitting it did nothing to make races more... read more »

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Nasr wary of Sauber limitations

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1111 views )

Felipe Nasr reckons Sauber will have to wit until Formula 1's summer break before it can realistically compete for points on a regular basis. Nasr claimed fifth on his... read more »

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Tech Bite: Toro Rosso debut revised floor slots in Spain

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1415 views )

Toro Rosso's next big update may be coming in Austria but the team did at least wheel out a new floor for Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen in Barcelona. WHAT IS TYRE... read more »

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Ricciardo: RBR 'not strong anywhere'

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1734 views )

Daniel Ricciardo says Red Bull can no longer make up for straightline speed deficiencies with downforce advantages as its Formula 1 car is "not strong anywhere" read more »

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Tech Bite: Williams vortex generators and cockpit fin

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1496 views )

Williams decided that rather than implement all of their updates in one large group as soon as they arrived back in Europe, they've chosen to spread them across the next... read more »

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Rear tyres hurting Sauber - Nasr

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 940 views )

Felipe Nasr says that Sauber is being hindered by overusing its rear tyres around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Nasr set the 15th quickest time in the afternoon session... read more »

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Button expects strong showing for McLaren in Monaco

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1551 views )

Whilst the Spanish Grand Prix is just around the corner - a race where McLaren will receive a major boost with the introduction of a new Honda power unit - Jenson Button is... read more »

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Tech Bite: Mercedes revised rear-wing and cooling

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1588 views )

Mercedes introduced a plethora of updates for the Chinese GP, some in reaction to Ferrari's upturn in form and others were simply scheduled updates. The team have done a... read more »

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Massa says stalled rear-wing to blame for FP2 spin

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1511 views )

Felipe Massa has blamed a stalled rear-wing for his free practice two spin which saw him miss the second half of the session after making contact with the tyre wall. The... read more »

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Hamilton: Ferrari step not just power

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1038 views )

Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari's "huge step" shows Formula 1 is not just about engine performance as he thinks downforce gains were also pivotal in Sebastian... read more »

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Raikkonen lost downforce with puncture damage

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 934 views )

Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari lost downforce as a result of the puncture he suffered at the start of the Malaysian Grand Prix read more »

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MP4-30 has more downforce than cars in front - Button

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 813 views )

Jenson Button is confident his McLaren-Honda has more downforce than the cars in front of him on the grid in Malaysia and is hoping to exploit it at future races when the Honda... read more »

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Ferrari expect to be a 'fair bit closer' to Mercedes

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2071 views )

Ferrari technical director James Allison expects the Italian outfit will be able to narrow the gap to Mercedes at the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend. Ferrari have emerged as... read more »

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It's no surprise we're last on the grid - Button

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1835 views )

Jenson Button says it's no surprise that McLaren fill the back row of the Australian Grand Prix grid for Sunday's race. The Briton qualified 17th, whilst team-mate... read more »

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Button: 'This McLaren is unlike any I've driven before'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2166 views )

Jenson Button has described the McLaren MP4-30 "unlike any McLaren he's ever driven", not because of its poor performance, but because of its potential. The team... read more »

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Magnussen: 'New McLaren feels completely different'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1819 views )

McLaren reserve driver Kevin Magnussen says he's impressed by how different the MP4-30 feels compared to the car he raced last season. The Dane stepped in for Fernando... read more »

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Verstappen: New Toro Rosso package 'good steps forward'

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1029 views )

Max Verstappen: We had more downforce and I think we made really good steps and we just need more experience with the car. read more »

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Massa: Williams still working on downforce

over 10 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 827 views )

Felipe Massa says he is encouraged by Williams' straight line speed but acknowledges that the team still has to work on improving the downforce of the Mercedes-powered FW37. read more »

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Upgraded Toro Rosso a big step - Sainz

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 702 views )

Toro Rosso has made a big step forward in downforce levels with its revised 2015 Formula 1 car, reckons Carlos Sainz Jr read more »

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Toro Rosso debut 'almost brand new' car in Barcelona

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1846 views )

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 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2511 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 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1358 views )

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 »