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

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 758 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 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 708 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 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 840 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 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1140 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 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1072 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 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1055 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

( 906 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

( 810 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"

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 2515 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

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 750 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

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1149 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

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 987 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

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 975 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

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 989 views )

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

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Ferrari downplays Mercedes' Spain F1 revival

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2486 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

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 978 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’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 799 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

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 955 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

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1494 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

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1152 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

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1062 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

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1139 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

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1295 views )

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

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Hamilton downplays luck despite lack of damage from "two terrible races"

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1261 views )

Lewis Hamilton has conceded Mercedes is fortunate to still be close to Red Bull in the F1 title fight despite "two terrible races" but has downplayed the overall role... read more »

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F1 Gossip: Brawn downplays chances of successful protest against Red Bull

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1167 views )

In the latest F1 gossip, Ross Brawn says he doubts any protest against Red Bull's rear wing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be successful, while Lando Norris has... read more »