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

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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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 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1398 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 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1108 views )

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 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1159 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 731 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 889 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 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 741 views )

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 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1115 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1056 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 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 911 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 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 765 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1062 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 4 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 685 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 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 632 views )

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 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 665 views )

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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1170 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 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 576 views )

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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 729 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 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 675 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 4 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 530 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 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 705 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 »

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Sainz eyes ‘extreme’ scenarios after taking grid penalty

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 817 views )

Carlos Sainz says he is unflustered by the prospect of having to start Formula 1's Turkish Grand Prix from the rear of the field after taking on a fresh power unit.... read more »

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Mercedes has "a few balls in the air" over F1 engine reliability

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1149 views )

While Mercedes hopes to get through the rest of the season without needing a fresh power unit for championship leader Lewis Hamilton, there are growing concerns that it may... read more »

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Engine necessity or spoiler tactic? What's behind Bottas' grid drop

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1369 views )

The new V6, turbo and MGU-H fitted overnight would normally send Bottas to the back of the grid, but he is expected to start 17th, ahead of three other drivers who have already... read more »

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Grid penalties continue to rack up at Russian Grand Prix

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 806 views )

Antonio Giovinazzi is the latest driver to take a grid penalty at the Russian Grand Prix, dropping five places for a new gearbox fitted. read more »