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Russell heads unrepresentative Mexico FP2, Leclerc crashes

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mercedes' George Russell set the pace during an unrepresentative second practice session for Formula 1's Mexico City Grand Prix. The session was extended to cover 90... read more »

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Russell: De Vries Monza debut tougher my than 2020 Sakhir Mercedes cameo

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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De Vries was drafted in to race for Williams at Monza last weekend when Alex Albon was sidelined by appendicitis on Saturday ahead of final practice, marking the... read more »

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No one could've done better than de Vries on F1 debut - Wolff

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Having driven for Aston Martin in opening practice on Friday, de Vries was drafted in by Williams ahead of FP3 on Saturday when Alex Albon was taken ill and diagnosed with... read more »

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De Vries "spent whole night awake" prior to "dream" Monza F1 debut

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The 2020-21 Formula E champion was drafted in to replace Alex Albon on Saturday at Monza, after the Thai driver was struck down by appendicitis.De Vries qualified a solid 13th... read more »

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De Vries: Brake balance switch error caused Q2 mistake

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Nyck de Vries says the mistake on his final Q2 lap was a result of accidentally hitting a brake-related switch on his steering wheel. De Vries was drafted in by Williams prior... read more »

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De Vries to replace unwell Albon at F1 Italian GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The 27-year-old Dutchman, who drove in Friday practice for Aston Martin, has been drafted in at the last minute after Albon began feeling unwell on Saturday morning.A statement... read more »

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FIA: F1 race control changes for 2022 a bandage, not a cure

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas were drafted in after erstwhile race director Michael Masi was ousted in February in the wake of the Abu Dhabi controversy, and they have been... read more »

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Red Bull: Perez now as comfortable as Verstappen in RB18 F1 car

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Perez was drafted in last year to replace Alex Albon and initially needed time to adapt to the 2021 Red Bull, which was largely developed around team leader... read more »

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Perez signs two-year extension to Red Bull F1 contract

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Perez was drafted in by Red Bull for the 2021 season to replace Alex Albon and while he struggled to match teammate Max Verstappen and only took five podiums to... read more »

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Mercedes-linked FE champion de Vries gets Williams FP1 run

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Reigning Formula E champion Nyck de Vries will make his grand prix weekend debut in Spain by testing Williams' FW44 during practice. Each Formula 1 team must run a driver... read more »

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Hulkenberg 'keen but not desperate' to get back to F1

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The German was drafted in for the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix after regular driver Sebastian Vettel tested positive for coronavirus.Despite having not raced in F1... read more »

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Magnussen reveals neck ‘completely broke’ in Jeddah Q3

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Kevin Magnussen conceded his fitness was lacking during the final stages of qualifying for Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Magnussen was drafted into action just a... read more »

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Hulkenberg stays in Aston Martin seat for Saudi Arabian GP

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Aston Martin has confirmed that Nico Hulkenberg will continue to represent the team at this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Reserve driver Hulkenberg was drafted into... read more »

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Hulkenberg was ‘hanging on’ amid downward spiral

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 651 views )

Nico Hulkenberg says he was "hanging on" during his substitute appearance at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix. Hulkenberg was drafted in to replace regular Aston... read more »

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Aitken stays on as Williams’ reserve driver

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Jack Aitken will continue as Williams' reserve driver in Formula 1 this season. Aitken, formerly affiliated with Renault, joined Williams ahead of the 2020 campaign. He... read more »

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Magnussen revels in ‘crazy, insane’ journey to Bahrain P7

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 751 views )

Kevin Magnussen was unable to conceal his delight after securing seventh on the grid for his Formula 1 comeback with Haas in Bahrain. Magnussen was drafted in to replace Nikita... read more »

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Alonso: Verstappen "will have less pressure" as reigning F1 champion

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1046 views )

Red Bull driver Verstappen defeated Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after a gruelling 2021 campaign, taking his maiden world championship three months ago in Abu Dhabi.The 2021... read more »

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Williams: Albon has "exceeded expectations" in first weeks

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Albon lost his Red Bull drive at the end of the 2020 F1 season and rather than being picked up by sister team AlphaTauri, the Anglo-Thai driver instead spent a year outside the... read more »

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Kubica keeps Alfa Romeo reserve role as Orlen extends

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Robert Kubica will continue to act as Alfa Romeo's test and reserve driver for the 2022 Formula 1 season. Kubica re-joined the team with which he made his Formula 1 debut... read more »

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Antonio Giovinazzi: Once a prospect - now an outcast

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1209 views )

Prior to the final practice session at the 2017 Australian Grand Prix, Sauber's Pascal Wehrlein was forced to withdraw from the remainder of the weekend due to fitness... read more »

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Sole DRS zone for Formula 1’s Qatar debut

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 564 views )

There will be one DRS zone available at Formula 1's inaugural Qatar Grand Prix this weekend. Formula 1 is visiting long-term MotoGP venue Losail for the first time after... read more »

Tags: sole, drs, zone, 1s, qatar, debut

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F1 expecting grippier Istanbul Park for 2021 round

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 586 views )

Formula 1 teams are expecting greater levels of grip at this year's Turkish Grand Prix in the wake of last season's struggles at Istanbul Park. Turkey was drafted... read more »

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How Kubica fared in ‘first F1 race action since 2010’

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 650 views )

Robert Kubica filled in for Kimi Raikkonen at Zandvoort and quipped it was his first proper opportunity to race in Formula 1 since 2010. Alfa Romeo reserve Kubica was drafted... read more »

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Kubica ‘took safe approach’ after 21-month absence

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 921 views )

Robert Kubica had expected to spend Saturday shadowing Alfa Romeo racers Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi at the Dutch Grand Prix but was instead drafted in to compete for... read more »

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Raikkonen out of Dutch GP after positive COVID-19 test, Kubica drafted in

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 805 views )

Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver Kimi Raikkonen has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be replaced by Robert Kubica for the rest of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend.  read more »