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Michelin unlikely to submit F1 tender despite interest

over 8 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1493 views )

Michelin is unlikely to take part in the FIA's tender process to find a new Formula 1 tyre supplier for the 2017 season onwards, according to a senior figure at the French... read more »

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Renault rule out remaining just an engine supplier

over 8 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1279 views )

Renault has ruled out continuing in its current position as an engine supplier, citing high costs and a low marketing return as the main reasons. The French manufacturer has... read more »

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Romain Grosjean: “Overtaking in Monaco is difficult”

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 693 views )

Romain Grosjean believes that the Monaco circuit remains as one of the most difficult to overtake in the sport after his clash with Max Verstappen that cost the French driver a... read more »

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Michelin confident F1 will adopt 18-inch wheels

over 8 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1258 views )

Michelin believes Formula 1 will adopt 18-inch wheels in the not-too-distant future as the benefits to the sport and the supplier are too great to ignore. The French... read more »

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Video: Monaco 1996: A shock win for Panis in the wet

over 9 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1362 views )

"All around the circuit there were crashed cars and angry drivers..." Olivier Panis, in a Ligier, steers clear of the havoc around him to win an extraordinary Grand... read more »

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Grosjean seeking 'right balance' in Monaco

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1362 views )

Lotus driver Romain Grosjean says he is hoping to find the right balance in order to continue his run of points at next weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. Grosjean claimed... read more »

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Lotus rules out sale to Renault

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 765 views )

Lotus has dismissed speculation it could be taken over by Renault as the French manufacturer continues to consider its future in Formula One. Renault's relationship with... read more »

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Lotus insists it isn't for sale amid takeover talk

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1686 views )

The Lotus F1 Team isn't for sale according to CEO Matthew Carter, following speculation it is being lined up for a potential takeover by Renault. The French engine... read more »

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Renault: 'Something's wrong back at the factory'

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1921 views )

Renault believe a fault with their power unit validation process back at their facility in Viry, could be to blame for the recent reliability woes suffered by its customers... read more »

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Renault not ready for takeover talks yet - Toro Rosso

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1310 views )

Renault have made no secret about their desire to increase their presence in Formula 1 from engine supplier to possibly team owner once again, but talks with Toro Rosso are on... read more »

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Red Bull/Toro Rosso 'very similar' - Gasly

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1420 views )

Red Bull junior Pierre Gasly explained that there is little difference between the Red Bull RB11 and Toro Rosso STR10 after the French driver tested both cars at the Circuit de... read more »

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Force India impressed by Ocon ability

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1322 views )

Force India said it was impressed by Esteban Ocon as the French youngster tested for the squad at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Wednesday. Ocon returned to Formula 1... read more »

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Michelin keen to return to Formula 1 in 2017

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1293 views )

Tyre manufacturer Michelin says it's ready to return to Formula 1 when the new supply tender is put out next year, with Pirelli's contract set to expire at the end of... read more »

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Gasly happy with 'special' test debut

over 9 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1113 views )

Pierre Gasly hailed a 'special' day as the French youngster made his Formula 1 test debut with Toro Rosso at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on… read more »

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Ocon to receive Force India test day

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 901 views )

French youngster Esteban Ocon will test for Force India at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Wednesday. Ocon, who leads the GP3 standings, tested for Lotus last year and... read more »

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Renault desperately need to focus on power - Horner

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1108 views )

Renault must switch their attention to performance gains, rather than reliability, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. The Briton has urged the French power... read more »

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Kvyat: Progress over promises

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 916 views )

Daniil Kvyat says he does not want promises from Renault, he wants action and to see the French manufacturer upping their game... read more »

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Honda move may have blown Alonso's career says Villeneuve

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1787 views )

Fernando Alonso might have blown his chance of ever winning a third title by switching to McLaren-Honda this year. That is the claim of 1997 world champion, who said Spaniard... read more »

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Ecclestone remains steadfast on Monza threat

over 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 782 views )

Bernie Ecclestone reiterates the threat facing the Italian Grand Prix at Monza beyond 2016, saying the loss of the French round proves no event is safe read more »

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Renault warns Bahrain fixes only temporary

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 970 views )

Power unit supplier Renault has warned that its fixes for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix are merely temporary as it attempts to recover from a difficult start to 2015.... read more »

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'Engine progress a long-term plan'

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 969 views )

Even in the face of Red Bull's latest quit threat, Renault's engine chief Cyril Abiteboul says the French manufacturer cannot force the pace of development... read more »

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No need for rule changes to catch Mercedes - Renault

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1182 views )

Renault are confident they will eventually close the gap to Mercedes without the need for equalisation measures or a change in the regulations. The French supplier to Red Bull... read more »

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Renault sure they will come back

over 9 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 686 views )

French engine manufacturer Renault find themselves in a very dismal situation as they could not find to way to reduce the gap to field-leading Mercedes and was overtaken by... read more »

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Renault expect much better performance in China

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1014 views )

Renault believe that the Chinese Grand Prix will give a good indication of what to expect from their partnership with Red Bull. The French manufacturer made huge strides... read more »

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Toro Rosso could be set for Renault-yellow livery

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1301 views )

Toro Rosso could be set for a major shake-up to its livery this or next season according to Helmut Marko, which could see yellow become a big part of its future. It's... read more »