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Visor tear-off to blame for Alonso's brake failure

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2252 views )

McLaren have identified the cause of Fernando Alonso's Spanish Grand Prix brake failure which caused him to overshoot his pit-box by several metres. A visor tear-off was... read more »

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Mercedes backing Ocon

over 10 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 948 views )

Mercedes will support the career of highly-rated youngster Esteban Ocon, with the Frenchman also signing an option with the German manufacturer which could see him race for one... read more »

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McLaren confident of first points finish at Spanish GP

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1441 views )

McLaren believe they'll be capable of fighting for points with both cars at the next race in three weeks time according to racing director Eric Boullier. The Woking outfit... read more »

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Red Bull quit threats not added pressure - Renault

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1435 views )

Renault don't feel extra pressure to improve following threats by their only customer, Red Bull, to quit the sport should improvements not be found promptly. Red Bull and... read more »

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Grosjean, Lotus back in the points in China

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 751 views )

Seventh place for Romain Grosjean marks Lotus' best F1 result in 24 races as the Frenchman returns to the points in China. read more »

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Pierre Gasly lands Toro Rosso test chance

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 963 views )

Up and coming Frenchman Pierre Gasly will get a run in the Toro Rosso F1 car during testing in Barcelona following the Spanish Grand Prix. read more »

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Renault considering withdrawal from Formula 1

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1136 views )

Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul says the company could pull out of Formula 1. Abiteboul was asked whether the company was considering buying Toro Rosso - which is... read more »

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It'll take a couple of years to catch Merc - Boullier

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2246 views )

McLaren believe it will take "more than a couple of years" before Honda and its other engine rivals are able to match the Mercedes power unit. The Anglo-German outfit... read more »

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Prost: 'One team dominating the sport is nothing new'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2151 views )

Four-time world champion and Renault Sport ambassador Alain Prost says dominance from one team is nothing new following calls from Renault's customer team, Red Bull, to... read more »

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Lotus remain upbeat despite double DNF in Melbourne

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1343 views )

Lotus remain upbeat for the 2015 season, believing their car has the potential to score big points after a disappointing race which saw both retire early in the race. Both... read more »

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Struggling teams have always been a part of F1 - Todt

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1391 views )

FIA president Jean Todt has called the decision to switch to V6-hyrbid engines "one of the few sensible" ideas Formula 1 has made in recent times. That's despite... read more »

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Grosjean ends second test quickest for Lotus

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1107 views )

Romain Grosjean kept Lotus top on the final day of the second pre-season test in Barcelona using the super-soft tyres to set his best time. The Frenchman might have been... read more »

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Renault working with Illien to fast-track developments

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1637 views )

Renault have confirmed they are working with engine expert Mario Illien to fast-track progress on their V6-Hybrid engine for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Illien played a key role... read more »

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Stoneman, Ilott join Red Bull junior pool

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1411 views )

British drivers Dean Stoneman and Callum Ilott have joined Frenchman Pierre Gasly in the Red Bull Junior Team for the 2015 season. read more »

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Good Lotus puts smile back on Grosjean

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1252 views )

Romain Grosjean is once again wearing his customary smile. Having emerged from his personal 'crash-kid' crisis of 2012, the Frenchman's F1 career gathered... read more »

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Grosjean encouraged by first E23 outing

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1149 views )

Romain Grosjean says he is encouraged by Lotus's E23 Hybrid after he sampled the car for the first time on the final day of the Jerez test. Grosjean posted the sixth... read more »

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Ex-F1 driver Robert Manzon dies aged 97

over 11 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1515 views )

Robert Manzon, The last surviving driver of the inaugural Formula 1 season in 1950, has died aged 97. The Frenchman, who took part in 28 ... read more »

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Vergne admits Le Mans 'options'

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 2411 views )

Jean-Eric Vergne is determined to remain one of the world's top racing drivers. After three years at Red Bull's junior F1 team Toro Rosso, the 24-year-old was dropped... read more »

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Vergne completes first simulator day at Ferrari

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1403 views )

Jean-Eric Vergne has now started work at Ferrari. The 24 year old Frenchman spent the day at the Maranello facility, meeting engineers and management, as well as getting to... read more »

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Vergne sets sights on Raikkonen's 2016 seat

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 2538 views )

Jean-Eric Vergne has admitted he has set his sights on Kimi Raikkonen's 2016 race seat at Ferrari. The Frenchman, developed and groomed by Red Bull, was dropped by the... read more »

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Ex-F1 race winner Jean-Pierre Beltoise dies

over 11 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1544 views )

The winner of the 1972 Monaco Grand Prix Jean-Pierre Beltoise has died at the age of 77. The race in Monaco in 1972 would be the Frenchman's only Grand Prix […] read more »

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Bianchi family statement: "Jules continues to fight"

over 11 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1577 views )

The family of stricken Formula 1 driver Jules Bianchi has released a new statement regarding the Frenchman's health as he continues to remain in hospital following his... read more »

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Jules Bianchi's family issues an update on his condition

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1843 views )

Jules Bianchi's parents have issued a brief statement revealing that the Frenchman remains unconscious but is able to breathe unaided. read more »

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McLaren-Honda back in-season engine development

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1703 views )

McLaren-Honda's racing director Eric Boullier fears Mercedes will enjoy a power advantage next year, like they did in 2014, if the engine development rules aren't... read more »

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Verge joins Ferrari, De La Rosa leaves

over 11 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1570 views )

Jean-Eric Vergne is the latest to join the Ferrari revolution with the Frenchman named as one of the test drivers... read more »