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Raikkonen lost downforce with puncture damage

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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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 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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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 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1080 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 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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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 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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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 11 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 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 2110 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 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2225 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 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1675 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 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2579 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 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2368 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 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1752 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 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1141 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 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 971 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 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 977 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 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1559 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 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 992 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 »