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"We started so late" - Haas boss downplays chances of strong start to 2024

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 652 views )

New Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has downplayed Haas' chances of starting the 2024 F1 season well after they started development on their new challenger "so... read more »

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Wolff downplays ‘nothing’ impact of Vegas GP FP1 abandonment

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 453 views )

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has denied that first practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix being abandoned has caused an embarrassment for Formula 1. F1's eagerly... read more »

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Domenicali downplays prospect of future F1 tyre war return

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1254 views )

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has downplayed the prospect of a tyre war being under consideration to return to the sport at a later date. F1 previously regulated two... read more »

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Vasseur downplays extent of McLaren’s 2023 F1 gains

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 579 views )

Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur has downplayed the extent of McLaren's 2023 Formula 1 gains after the side scored a double podium at the Japanese Grand Prix.... read more »

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Lawson downplays Williams F1 2024 links: ‘I’m a Red Bull driver’

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 640 views )

Liam Lawson has downplayed his chances of driving in Formula 1 for Williams next year, insisting he is committed to the Red Bull set-up. Lawson was handed the opportunity to... read more »

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Vettel downplays Marko F1 return claims

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 530 views )

Sebastian Vettel has downplayed recent comments by Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko regarding a return to Formula 1, insisting "there are no plans" for a comeback. The... read more »

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Alonso downplays Hamilton's role in Mercedes' rise: "He didn't build anything"

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 563 views )

Fernando Alonso has downplayed the idea that F1 drivers are capable of "building teams" amid Lewis Hamilton and now Max Verstappen's periods of dominance. read more »

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Norris downplays heated Zandvoort F1 radio discussions

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 553 views )

Lando Norris has downplayed the heated radio discussions that took place between him and the team at the Dutch Grand Prix last month. Norris, who had started the race on the... read more »

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Wolff downplays Verstappen’s ‘Wikipedia’ F1 win record

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 445 views )

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has downplayed Max Verstappen's record-breaking 10th consecutive Formula 1 victory, stating it’s "for Wikipedia and nobody reads that”.... read more »

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Montoya downplays Verstappen dominance and calls out Hamilton

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 651 views )

Juan Pablo Montoya has downplayed Max Verstappen's F1 dominance, believing that at least seven other drivers on the grid could become world champions in his Red Bull car.  read more »

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Video: F1 2023 Belgian GP - Everything You Need To Know

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 851 views )

F1's 2023 circus jumps over to Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium this weekend, and with it comes a wave of questions. What's the state of play for Alpine after a double DNF... read more »

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Mercedes downplays impact of staff lost to Red Bull F1 Powertrains

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 760 views )

Over 120 people have made the move from Mercedes since the Red Bull project was launched, including several key players who are now leading the development of the 2026... read more »

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Wolff downplays Hamilton radio telling-off: 'Something only he would understand'

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 610 views )

Toto Wolff has downplayed his public rebuke of Lewis Hamilton over team radio at the Austrian Grand Prix, stating that it was "something that only he would understand". read more »

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Stella downplays McLaren F1 upgrade pace after "bittersweet" qualifying

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 800 views )

The team opted to give the first step of a new package that will be split over three races only to Lando Norris, allowing it to perform a direct back-to-back with Oscar... read more »

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Leclerc downplays Ferrari’s Spanish GP F1 upgrades

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 516 views )

Charles Leclerc says Ferrari is not anticipating "big miracles" from the upgrades it has brought to this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Following a disappointing... read more »

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

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 736 views )

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"

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 581 views )

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’ 

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 699 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

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 637 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

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 745 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

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1082 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

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 980 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

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 979 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

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 809 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

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 720 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 »