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"Why rock the boat" - Steiner downplays need for 11th team in F1

10 days 15 hours ago

from: Crash.Net

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Haas boss Guenther Steiner has questioned F1's desire to add an 11th team to the grid in the near future, stating "why should we rock that boat". read more »

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Russell downplays Mercedes' Imola upgrade: "Not going to transform things"

23 days 1 hour ago

from: Crash.Net

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George Russell has downplayed Mercedes' planned upgrade for the next F1 race at Imola, insisting it is "not going to transform things".  read more »

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Alonso downplays Miami GP expectations but podium finish would be ‘fantastic’ 

23 days 14 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 134 views )

Fernando Alonso is confident about Sunday's race in Miami but he has played down any expectations of ending the weekend on the podium. The Spaniard will start on the front... read more »

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Egginton downplays Tost’s ‘I don’t trust AlphaTauri engineers’ comment

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 173 views )

AlphaTauri technical director Jody Egginton insists that the team remains “united” despite criticism of the technical department from team principal Franz Tost. Franz Tost made... read more »

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"The grid is going to close up" - Horner downplays Red Bull's early dominance

2 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 367 views )

Christian Horner says it's important Red Bull capitalise on their early season dominance, predicting a revival from their F1 rivals later in the season. read more »

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Franz Tost Downplays Rumours of Scuderia AlphaTauri Sale or Relocation

3 months ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 689 views )

Franz Tost has dismissed the rumours suggesting AlphaTauri could be sold or relocated to the United Kingdom. read more »

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Hope for Hamilton? Senior Mercedes figure downplays "gloomy" F1 testing order

3 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 534 views )

A senior figure from Mercedes has hinted that the general opinion about the F1 team's testing form is "overly gloomy", according to Sky Sports' Craig Slater. read more »

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'It's not something that fuels me' - Verstappen downplays rivalry with Hamilton

4 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 438 views )

Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen has downplayed his rivalry with Lewis Hamilton by stating that "it's not something that necessarily fuels me". read more »

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FIA downplays delays in 2026 F1 engine manufacturer sign ups

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 310 views )

The regulations for F1's new era of fully sustainable fuel-powered cars were published earlier this year, and potential entrants were originally given a 15 October... read more »

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Hamilton downplays Verstappen domination concerns

7 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 414 views )

Lewis Hamilton has insisted it is "too early to say" that Red Bull and Max Verstappen are entering a dominant period in F1. read more »

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Hamilton downplays Mercedes end-of-season "chore"

9 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1905 views )

Lewis Hamilton has insisted the final part of the current F1 season will not be a "chore" despite Mercedes' inability to compete for victory. read more »

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Vettel downplays effect of controversial Aston Martin rear wing

10 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 336 views )

Sebastian Vettel has downplayed the significance of Aston Martin's controversial rear wing design introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix. read more »

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Latifi claims off-centre steering "extremely disturbing", Williams downplays issue

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 543 views )

After seeing Williams debut its updated bodywork package on teammate Alex Albon's car at the British Grand Prix, Latifi finally got the new parts for the Paul Ricard race... read more »

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Horner downplays potential Red Bull Honda headache

10 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 594 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has insisted there have been no discussions with Honda over a potential return to F1 for the Japanese manufacturer. read more »

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Red Bull downplays claim F1 car has gone away from Perez

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 495 views )

He also stressed the team has the set-up tools to make Perez feel more comfortable with the car.Speaking in Austria on Thursday, Perez suggested that in recent races the RB18... read more »

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Krack downplays Mick rumours, Vettel remains first choice

12 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 612 views )

Mike Krack's first choice is to hold onto Sebastian Vettel. read more »

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Ferrari downplays Mercedes' Spain F1 revival

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1915 views )

A range of upgrades brought to last weekend's race at Barcelona helped Mercedes to its most competitive outing of the season so far.George Russell finished third to grab... read more »

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Red Bull downplays talk of big F1 upgrade package for Imola

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 606 views )

Red Bull has found itself fighting with Ferrari at the front of the F1 field through the opening three races of the season, scoring a sole victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand... read more »

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Hamilton downplays floor changes: Not ‘a big problem’

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 458 views )

Lewis Hamilton has downplayed Mercedes' floor troubles at the United States GP, adamant that it "wasn't a big problem". read more »

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Alfa Romeo boss downplays F1 2022 graduation for Piastri

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 477 views )

With Alfa Romeo having the last available vacancy on the grid for 2022, the Swiss squad has been open that it is looking at a host of youngsters in F2.Favourite for the seat is... read more »

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Capito downplays Williams, Red Bull connection

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1125 views )

Jost Capito has denied that Alex Albon's move to Williams will strengthen ties between the team and Red Bull. read more »

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Hamilton downplays squandering Russia advantage

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 818 views )

Lewis Hamilton has downplayed talk of Mercedes squandering a perfect opportunity to take big points off Max Verstappen at the Russian GP. read more »

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Wolff downplays Silverstone repeat between Lewis and Max

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 441 views )

Toto Wolff has downplayed concerns that Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are on a collision course at the Dutch GP. read more »

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Brundle downplays sprint qualy ‘train’ concerns

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 759 views )

Martin Brundle has downplayed concerns the drivers will take it easy in sprint qualy, adamant they'll want to "maximise the opportunity". read more »

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Wolff downplays chassis swap

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 954 views )

Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff has downplayed the move which has seen Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas swap chassis this weekend. read more »