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

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1503 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 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 867 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 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1278 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 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 841 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 4 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 922 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 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1042 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 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1319 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

( 1036 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

( 890 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 »

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F1 teams should be "forced" to work "for a greater cause" - Abiteboul

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1479 views )

Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul has hailed the united efforts of Formula 1 teams involved in 'Project Pitlane' but has suggested they should be... read more »

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Feature: Should Formula 1 consider a partial rotating calendar?

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1145 views )

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, F1 was forced to take a chainsaw to its 2020 calendar, with Portimao and Mugello debuting, Imola and Istanbul Park returning, and... read more »

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Technical Insight: Why Ferrari’s new ‘superfast’ Power Unit might not be enough

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1384 views )

Ferrari can finally wave goodbye to the disastrous 2020 season, one of the worst in its history, and look forward to a brighter 2021 with its new Power Unit, which has been... read more »

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McLaren MCL35M will be ‘like a new car’ despite stable regulations

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1464 views )

McLaren’s 2021 car will be “akin to a new car” despite stable regulations and limited development permitted under the regulations, according to technical director James Key.... read more »

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Mercedes explain "cautious" approach to Abu Dhabi GP

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1341 views )

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has conceded the team was forced to be "a bit cautious" across the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend but has made... read more »

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MGU-K "gremlin" forced Mercedes to turn down power at F1 Abu Dhabi GP

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1227 views )

Mercedes has admitted to concerns over an MGU-K "gremlin" ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that has forced all its Formula 1 teams to turn down their power read more »

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Hamilton tests negative, cleared to race in F1 season finale

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 776 views )

Lewis Hamilton has been given the green-light to compete in this weekend’s Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi, after testing negative for COVID-19. Hamilton was forced to... read more »

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Ferrari team principal Binotto to miss Abu Dhabi GP through illness

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 921 views )

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has been forced to return home to Italy after being diagnosed with an illness unrelated to Covid-19. read more »

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Video: Sergio Perez's Incredible Fightback From Last To First | 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1704 views )

On his 190th F1 start, Perez had been forced to pit at the end of Lap 1, dropping to last place. But an incredible turn of pace from the Mexican allowed him to benefit from... read more »

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Video: The Story Of Sergio Perez's Incredible Win | 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1327 views )

Sergio Perez waited a long time for his first F1 win - and he was forced to do it the hard way in an epic race at Sakhir. Here's the story of an unforgettable couple of... read more »

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Aitken had to ‘re-hardwire’ his brain for F1 debut

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 917 views )

Jack Aitken says that he had to "re-hardwire" his brain due to the complexity of Formula 1 machinery in preparation for his debut at the Sakhir Grand Prix. Aitken... read more »

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Bottas may have looked like a 'complete c***’ to ill-informed observers

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1814 views )

Valtteri Bottas admits that he perhaps appeared as a "complete c*** and fool" to outside viewers during the Sakhir Grand Prix in the battle against new team-mate... read more »

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Perez takes spectacular maiden F1 victory, Russell suffers heartbreak

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 897 views )

Sergio Perez has taken his maiden Formula 1 victory in striking fashion, recovering after dropping to the back of the grid on the opening lap. The Mexican was involved in a... read more »

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Verstappen calls Leclerc move "reckless" after first lap Sakhir GP crash

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1181 views )

Max Verstappen called Charles Leclerc's Turn 4 move in the Sakhir Grand Prix "reckless" after an incident forced both drivers to retire on the opening lap of the... read more »

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Norris joins Fittipaldi on back row for Sakhir GP

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 678 views )

Lando Norris has become the second driver forced to drop to the back of the grid at the Sakhir Grand Prix due to engine penalties. read more »

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Vettel forced into pre-quali engine change

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 783 views )

Ferrari confirmed that they are changing Sebastian Vettel's engine before qualifying for the Sakhir GP as a precaution. read more »