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Pirelli open to wider tyres and less downforce

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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One of the major issues which makes overtaking in modern Formula 1 so difficult is the reliance on aerodynamics. The disturbed air coming off the cars makes following closely... read more »

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Downforce problems trouble Hulkenberg

over 11 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 772 views )

Despite finishing fifth in Monte Carlo, Nico Hulkenberg believes Force India still have a lot of room for improvement this year... read more »

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Red Bull 'very much in Renault's hands' - Horner

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2108 views )

Red Bull are pushing hard to catch Mercedes, but team principal Christian Horner says it very much depends on what Renault can do on the engine side if they're to close... read more »

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Perez expecting more driver mistakes

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 978 views )

Sergio Perez expects the characteristics of the Monte Carlo street circuit to result in more driver errors at this weekend's event. Formula 1 racers face the streets of... read more »

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Button sure of better showing in Monaco

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 974 views )

Jenson Button is sure that McLaren will fare better in Monaco as they arrive at the circuit on the back of a string of disappointing races. Button finished the season-opening... read more »

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Lotus confident E22 will suit 'unique' Monaco

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2003 views )

Lotus are looking for yet another step forward next weekend in Monaco after the team scored its first points courtesy of Romain Grosjean in Spain last week. The Frenchman... read more »

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Tech Talk: Ferrari switch to single-pillar mounting

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1618 views )

Ferrari debuted several minor developments at the Spanish Grand Prix, but the largest and by far the most noticeable was the rear-wing assembley. The F14-T has suffered from an... read more »

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Ferrari 'must be cleverer' to beat rivals

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1425 views )

Fernando Alonso believes Ferrari has a lot of work to do in order to maximise its potential in Spain after struggling with downforce and tyres during Friday practice read more »

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Pirelli brand Perez pathetic following criticism

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1700 views )

Pirelli has hit back at Sergio Perez's criticism of their compound choices for the Spanish Grand Prix, which the Mexican described as "embarrassing". Speaking... read more »

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Red Bull has more downforce - Hamilton

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 865 views )

Lewis Hamilton suspects the Red Bull has got more downforce than his Mercedes and will therefore be closer at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix read more »

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Perez: 'Red Bull has the best car on the grid'

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1942 views )

Red Bull, not Mercedes, have the best car on the grid according to Force India's Sergio Perez, despite the latter having won the opening four races of the season.... read more »

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Massa: Downforce really important in Spain

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 974 views )

Felipe Massa has said getting the aerodynamic set-up correct will be vital this weekend if he is to challenge for a good result in the Spanish Grand Prix. read more »

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Renault preparing 'significant' engine upgrade

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2139 views )

Renault's customer team's, which include Red Bull, Toro Rosso, Lotus and Caterham, are all set to receive a major performance boost for the Spanish Grand Prix this... read more »

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Red Bull set to challenge Mercedes dominance

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1501 views )

Red Bull could soon be challenging Mercedes' dominance at the next couple of races. The Spanish and Monaco grands prix both rely on downforce, rather than outright engine... read more »

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McLaren expect massive gains with upgrades

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1545 views )

McLaren aren't too concerned by their lack of performance at the Chinese Grand Prix, which saw Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen fail to score. That's because... read more »

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McLaren factory proving its worth

over 11 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 884 views )

The McLaren factory has produced the downforce improvements the F1 team requires to move up the grid, it revealed on Tuesday... read more »

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McLaren factory makes downforce gains

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 908 views )

McLaren has revealed that its factory has already produced the downforce improvements it needs to move up the Formula 1 grid. read more »

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Mclaren Struggle With Lack Of Downforce In China

over 11 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 991 views )

Mclaren Mercedes finished off a disappointing weekend at the Chinese Grand Prix with Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen finishing down in 11th and 13th. It was a difficult... read more »

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Chinese GP: Race notes - McLaren

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1208 views )

Our car isn't competitive enough, we know that, its deficiencies mostly the consequence of insufficient downforce. read more »

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Button says McLaren lacking front end grip

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 961 views )

Jenson Button says that McLaren lacked front end grip during the Chinese Grand Prix. McLaren struggled across the weekend in China and Button could only manage 11th place.... read more »

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Button: Q2 exit due to downforce lack

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 923 views )

Jenson Button says McLaren's Q2 exit at the Chinese Grand Prix can be traced back to a lack of downforce read more »

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Chinese GP: Qualifying notes - McLaren

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1022 views )

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 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 980 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 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1027 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 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1519 views )

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 »