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First impressions from F1 testing as Mercedes forced to play catch up

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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It was a tricky start for Mercedes amid a sandstorm. Our first impressions from an action-packed and intriguing first day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. read more »

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Mercedes "quite a way behind" F1 test programme after setbacks

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1084 views )

Mercedes gave its W12 car a first on-track run on Friday at the Bahrain International Circuit, but slumped to the bottom of the mileage chart after a challenging day.Valtteri... read more »

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Bottas hopes Mercedes can recover after 'not ideal' F1 test start

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 960 views )

Bottas was handed the first run-out in Mercedes' new W12 car on Friday morning, but was limited to just six laps through the early session after a gearshift issue forced... read more »

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Mercedes: Early Bahrain gearbox issue 'came out of nowhere'

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1061 views )

Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff says the team's early gearbox issue on the opening day of pre-season testing "came out of nowhere" and yet to be fully... read more »

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Mercedes trick floor revealed as Bahrain F1 testing starts

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 832 views )

The world champion outfit had launched its W12 earlier this month but been open that it was not fitted with a real version of the floor that it would be running in 2021.With... read more »

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Alfa Romeo boss Frederic Vasseur tests positive for Covid-19

over 3 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 598 views )

Alfa Romeo Racing has announced that the Hnwil-based outfit's Team Principal Frederic Vasseur is forced to miss the pre-season testing after testing positive for the Covid-19. read more »

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Haas finally fire up the VF-21 and its Ferrari engine

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 606 views )

Forced to wait for several weeks due to pandemic restrictions, Haas have finally fired up their 2021 car, the VF-21, in time for pre-season testing. read more »

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Pirelli granted contract extension, remains sole F1 tyre supplier until 2024

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 719 views )

Pirelli has been granted a one-year extension as Formula 1's exclusive tyre supplier following a World Motor Sport Council meeting on Friday. The Italian marque's... read more »

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Williams FW43B launch ruined by hackers

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 756 views )

Williams planned to launch their 2021 challenger via augmented reality, but hackers forced the plan to be scrapped. read more »

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Formula 1: Williams car launch disrupted by hackers

over 3 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 773 views )

Williams are forced to abandon an augmented reality launch of their new Formula 1 car when the app they had designed was hacked. read more »

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Video: Why 2021 Is AlphaTauri's Best Chance Of Another F1 Race Win

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1247 views )

AlphaTauri has unveiled its new 2021 Formula 1 challenger, the AT02. The Faenza-based team revealed the Honda-powered car on Friday morning as it became the second team after... read more »

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Video: George Russell's Epic Overtake On Valtteri Bottas! F1 #Shorts

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1321 views )

That's one way to make your rookie debut in a Mercedes! Super-sub George Russell was called in to replace Lewis Hamilton for the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix following his... read more »

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Norris felt ‘very drained’ amid Covid-19 diagnosis

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 801 views )

McLaren's Lando Norris has revealed details of his Covid-19 diagnosis, admitting that he felt "very drained" during the period. The 21-year-old tested positive... read more »

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Video: First Thoughts and Analysis on McLaren F1's MCL35M

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1432 views )

McLaren has become the first Formula 1 team to unveil its new car ahead of the 2021 season, presenting the MCL35M to the world. Despite the freeze in the technical regulations... read more »

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Tost fears Renault return would be backward step

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 809 views )

Franz Tost has suggested Red Bull and AlphaTauri would not receive a sufficiently competitive engine if they were forced to return to Renault power. read more »

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Mazepin forced to compete under neutral flag after Russia ban

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1416 views )

Haas Formula 1 rookie Nikita Mazepin will be forced to race under a neutral flag this and next season following an extension of the anti-doping ban against Russian athletes.... read more »

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Ferrari's facing "restart with humility" after "painful reality" of 2020 - Elkann

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1336 views )

Ferrari chairman John Elkann has revealed the Scuderia has been forced to face up to the "painful reality" of last season's dismal results and must "restart... read more »

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Engine change forced McLaren into late-2020 updates

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 761 views )

Well aware that McLaren would need to use its 2021 development tokens to fit a new engine, the team made a late-season development push last year says Andreas Seidl. read more »

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Mercedes PU switch forced "intense" McLaren upgrades

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1172 views )

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has said the switch from Renault to Mercedes power for the coming season put "intense pressure" on the team last year. read more »

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Red Bull growing frustrated over engine freeze vote

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 697 views )

Red Bull are being forced to play a waiting game over whether Formula 1 will sanction an engine freeze from the 2022 season and beyond. read more »

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MotoGP, WTCR announced changes to their calendar

over 3 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 767 views )

The MotoGP and the WTCR championship have released their updated race calendar after both series have been forced to rethink its original schedule due to the ongoing Covid-19... read more »

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From F1 driver to getaway driver, a new Netflix film

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 705 views )

Formula 1 will take to the small screen with Netflix in an upcoming movie about a F1 driver who is forced to become a getaway driver to save his family. read more »

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Wolff ‘fine’ after revealing he tested positive for COVID-19

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1186 views )

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has revealed that he recently tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the sixth high-profile member of the Formula 1 paddock to confirm a positive... read more »

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F1 returns to Imola for 2021 as Australia, China GPs postponed due to COVID-19

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 915 views )

Formula 1 has announced the return of Imola to the 2021 calendar after being forced to postpone races in Australia and China, with Melbourne shifting to a November date slot read more »

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Russell reveals mental challenges of Covid-affected season

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 787 views )

Williams driver George Russell has revealed the mental challenges he was forced to contend with during the Covid-hit 2020 Formula 1 season. read more »