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Marchionne downplays Sassi’s Ferrari exit

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has played down any significance of their ex-chief engineer Lorenzo Sassi leaving the team and joining Mercedes. read more »

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'Aggressive' Magnussen Downplays Criticism Amid Lack of Penalties

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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Kevin Magnussen feels he is doing something right on track due to the lack of penalties he receives, despite criticism of being too aggressive at times against his rivals. read more »

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Ricciardo downplays Horner’s Verstappen plans

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Daniel Ricciardo is not at all worried about Christian Horner's desire to "build the team" around Max Verstappen, saying they are in "different"... read more »

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Raikkonen downplays title concerns

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1346 views )

Kimi Raikkonen has refuted suggestions that Ferrari will struggle in the upcoming races, saying they head to Japan "full of fight." read more »

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Vettel downplays favourite tag

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Although many are predicting that Ferrari will have the upper hand in Singapore, Sebastian Vettel says he is expecting a "close" battle with Mercedes. read more »

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Wolff Downplays Lauda Comments about Vettel/Mercedes Talks

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2447 views )

Toto Wolff insists nothing official was ever discussed between Mercedes and Sebastian Vettel about a possible drive with the team. read more »

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Horner downplays McLaren-Renault link up

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1018 views )

Christian Horner reckons it is unlikely that Renault will power McLaren in 2018 as permission from the FIA to do so would all but end Honda's F1 involvement. read more »

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Renault downplays McLaren link amid talks

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 2358 views )

Renault chief Cyril Abiteboul has confirmed that the manufacturer held talks with McLaren over a potential 2018 engine deal, but has dismissed the prospect of… read more »

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Sebastian Vettel downplays prospect of hostile Silverstone crowd

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1098 views )

SILVERSTONE -- Sebastian Vettel is expecting a fair crowd at the British Grand Prix, the home race of title rival Lewis Hamilton, despite suggestions he could face a hostile... read more »

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Raikkonen downplays Bottas clashes

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1130 views )

Don't expect any rivalry to emerge from Kimi Raikkonen's ongoing clashes with Valtteri Bottas, he reckons they're only interesting because they're both Finnish. read more »

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Bottas downplays ‘uncomfortable’ comments

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1737 views )

Valtteri Bottas says he is not really uncomfortable with his contract situation at Mercedes, after all this is nothing new for him. read more »

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Abiteboul downplays Kubica 2018 Renault drive rumours

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1329 views )

Whilst not impossible, Robert Kubica is not currently in contention for a 2018 Renault race seat, according to Cyril Abiteboul. read more »

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Renault F1 boss Abiteboul downplays Kubica comeback hopes

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1128 views )

Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul has downplayed the prospects of Robert Kubica returning to the team in a race seat, despite a successful recent test outing at Valencia read more »

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Vettel downplays importance of Spanish GP updates in title race

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 950 views )

While all teams will bring a significant update to the Spanish GP, Vettel doubts it will be decisive in the title fight. read more »

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Massa downplays Vettel's lapping complaints

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1502 views )

Williams' Felipe Massa has dismissed Sebastian Vettel's complaints after the Ferrari driver lost time trying to lap the Brazilian during the closing stages of… read more »

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Vettel downplays team order talk

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 2666 views )

Sebastian Vettel is adamant both Ferrari drivers are free to race one another regardless of the title fight. read more »

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Sebastian Vettel downplays impact of cooler conditions in Sochi

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1985 views )

Sebastian Vettel does not think the cooler temperatures in Russia will hurt Ferrari's chances of scoring a third win in four races. Victories in Australia and Bahrain have... read more »

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Webber downplays Red Bull’s ‘shadow boxing’ pace

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1149 views )

Mark Webber insists Red Bull cannot be judged on their pre-season pace as his Formula 1 are not interested in getting involved in "shadow boxing." read more »

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Perez downplays fears that 2017 cars harder to drive than 2016

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2313 views )

Sergio Perez does not believe that the VJM10 is any harder to drive than its predecessors despite fears that drivers could struggle with increased physical demands in 2017. read more »

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Bottas downplays pace-setting lap time

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1671 views )

Valtteri Bottas has downplayed the importance of his pace-setting lap time from Wednesday's running in Spain, adamant all that matters is where Mercedes are come Melbourne. read more »

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Bottas downplays P1 time

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1973 views )

Valtteri Bottas is adamant his fastest lap time of the week at the opening pre-season test doesn't count for much, after all, "it's only testing." read more »

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Red Bull downplays the severity of double stoppage

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1517 views )

BARCELONA, Spain -- Red Bull has downplayed the two issues it suffered either side of lunch on the opening day of winter testing, saying engine supplier Renault was simply... read more »

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Jenson Button downplays GRC speculation after OMSE test

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1521 views )

F1 champ dismisses claims an imminent Red Bull GRC switch is on the horizon read more »

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Vettel downplays Mercedes link

over 9 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1005 views )

Sebastian Vettel has played down suggestions he could leave Ferrari for Mercedes after Nico Rosberg's shock retirement. read more »

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Sebastian Vettel downplays FP2 gearbox issues

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1237 views )

YAS MARINA, Abu Dhabi -- Sebastian Vettel downplayed the gearbox trouble he encountered at the end of FP2 and hinted that Ferrari can get in the mix with Mercedes in Abu Dhabi.... read more »