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F1 drivers weigh in on "challenging" Miami pit entry

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

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The left/right complex, which features two apex kerbs, is approached by drivers coming off the high speed Turn 18 kink just before the start/finish straight.As of Thursday... read more »

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Williams upgrades to spark midfield step

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 764 views )

Alex Albon is confident Williams can make a step into the midfield once the FW44 has been fitted with upgrades. read more »

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F1 drivers could face "spiral into misery" in wet/dry Imola race

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 807 views )

For the start of the 2022 season, the maximum temperature that tyres can be heated before they are fitted to the cars has been reduced to 70 degrees Celsius.Until last year,... read more »

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Magnussen: Haas surprised by widespread Soft tyre choice for Sprint

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Kevin Magnussen has rued the decision to start the F1 Sprint on the Medium tyres, with his rivals around him opting to use the Soft compound. Magnussen, as well as team-mate... read more »

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Mercedes: Small weight cost for Hamilton's added F1 sensors in Australian GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 581 views )

In a bid to gather more data to help understand the porpoising issue that is blighting its W13 car, Mercedes fitted some extra sensors to Hamilton's chassis for the race,... read more »

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Leclerc had "no idea where track limits were" in F1 qualifying due to setting sun

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 870 views )

Leclerc was heard asking Ferrari to give him a new helmet fitted "the darkest visor you have" as the drivers struggled for visibility as the golden late-evening... read more »

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Alpine to stick with new F1 sidepod design despite Ocon FP1 failure

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Both Alpines were fitted with a sidepod upgrade for the F1 season opener, but Ocon lost his early on in first practice when the right-hand side bodywork flew off on the main... read more »

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Alonso reveals January jaw surgery after cycling crash

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 734 views )

Fernando Alonso has confirmed he will be out of action for two weeks in January following surgery to remove titanium plates fitted to his jaw after a pre-season cycling... read more »

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The technology on show in Abu Dhabi F1 testing ahead of new-look 2022

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 397 views )

Testing with these cars has been ongoing throughout 2021 but this is the first time all of them have been used together, allowing for a much larger pool of data to be collected... read more »

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McLaren trials LED wheel cover lights in F1 post-season testing

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 524 views )

During the opening run of Wednesday's test session at the Yas Marina Circuit, wheel covers were fitted to the rear wheels of Lando Norris's McLaren car that featured... read more »

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New gearboxes for Verstappen and Hamilton, but old ICEs

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton's cars have both been fitted with new gearboxes for this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. read more »

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Mercedes will get out 'spicy engine' for Hamilton in F1 Saudi GP

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 780 views )

Lewis Hamilton's car will be fitted with the "spicy engine" he used to complete his Brazil comeback win at the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Mercedes... read more »

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F1 teams tell drivers to avoid hitting Qatar kerbs after practice damage

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 775 views )

The most seriously affected driver was Nikita Mazepin, whose Haas chassis was damaged, obliging the Russian to miss FP2 while the spare monocoque was prepared for Saturday.... read more »

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Verstappen: Gap to Hamilton "not a shock" after F1 engine change

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 671 views )

Current Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen says losing out on top spot in qualifying to title rival Lewis Hamilton was "not a shock" after Mercedes fitted a... read more »

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Ocon to take grid drop following installation of fresh Power Unit

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 474 views )

Alpine's Esteban Ocon will start this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix from the back of the grid after being fitted with a new Power Unit. Ocon has taken on a fourth... read more »

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Horner: Mercedes struggles on engine reliability "very unusual"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 700 views )

Mercedes revealed on Friday ahead of the United States Grand Prix that Valtteri Bottas would be taking a third grid penalty in four races after having a new engine fitted to... read more »

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Mercedes change engines, again, as Bottas takes penalty

over 2 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 496 views )

Valtteri Bottas will take a five-place grid penalty for this weekend's United States GP after Mercedes fitted a sixth new engine in his car - twice as many as is permitted... read more »

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Bottas set for US GP engine grid penalty

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Valtteri Bottas is set to take a grid drop at this weekend's United States Grand Prix after having a fresh Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) fitted to his car. Bottas... read more »

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Russell set to join Vettel at the back of US GP grid

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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The penalties are already beginning to rack up ahead of the United States Grand Prix with George Russell the latest to have a new engine fitted. read more »

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Alonso believes Formula 1 will 'always need' DRS

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 821 views )

F1 cars have been fitted with DRS (drag reduction system) since 2011, allowing drivers within one second of the car ahead to open a flap on the rear wing that gives them... read more »

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Horner: Never say never to further engine penalties

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has refused to rule out potentially taking another grid penalty in the final races of the 2021 Formula 1 season. Both Max Verstappen... read more »

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F1 Turkish GP: Bottas dominates ahead of Verstappen

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 493 views )

Sergio Perez completed the podium in the second Red Bull, with Charles Leclerc and Hamilton behind after their attempts to complete the race on a single set of inters did not... read more »

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Ricciardo takes on fresh PU parts, set to start from last

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 424 views )

Daniel Ricciardo is set to drop to the back of the grid for Formula 1's Turkish Grand Prix after McLaren fitted fresh power unit components to his MCL35M. Ricciardo was... read more »

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Hamilton to take 10-place grid penalty with new engine

over 2 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 330 views )

Lewis Hamilton will take a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday's Turkish GP after Mercedes fitted the championship leader with a new engine in Istanbul. read more »

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Hamilton set for Turkey grid drop after taking on new engine

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 458 views )

Lewis Hamilton is set to receive a 10-place grid penalty for this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix after being fitted with a new internal combustion engine. Prior to the event... read more »