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Renault admits it still has work to do

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Renault admits it will arrive at the first race of the new Formula 1 season with work still to do to meet its target of closing the gap to Mercedes read more »

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Bottas tops final day of testing

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Valtteri Bottas put Williams top on the final day of winter testing in Barcelona as the size of the gap between Mercedes and the chasing pack became clearer read more »

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Bottas leads as pre-season testing comes to an end

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1022 views )

It's all over. The next time we'll see Formula 1 cars on track will be at the first race of the season in Australia in just two weeks time. The final day of the third... read more »

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Renault: We're closing the gap

over 10 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1593 views )

Renault’s Remi Taffin believes that they have halved their engine efficiency deficit to Mercedes, but isn’t predicting any race wins until late in 2015. read more »

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Grosjean ends second test quickest for Lotus

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1079 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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Hamilton: 'I anticipate a harder fight this year'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1896 views )

Lewis Hamilton says he's expecting a tougher time this season as it appears a handful of rivals have closed the gap over the winter period. Hamilton's team-mate Nico... read more »

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Ferrari pace an eye opener - Rosberg

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 700 views )

Mercedes is wary that its rivals have closed the gap over the winter, with Nico Rosberg especially concerned about the pace of the Ferrari during winter testing read more »

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What to keep an eye out for at Barcelona testing

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1712 views )

Testing is a particularly hard thing to judge. It's almost impossible to come up with an accurate pecking order, even by the third and final test, but there are a couple... read more »

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Verstappen 'the best I've seen' declares engineer

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2742 views )

Max Verstappen's much talked about talent isn't just hype according to Toro Rosso's senior race engineer, Xevi Pujolar, who has described the 17-year-old as... read more »

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Renault working with Illien to fast-track developments

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1610 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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'Illien part of Renault road map'

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1642 views )

Renault are hoping their chances of closing the gap to Mercedes will be boosted by new consultant Mario Illien... read more »

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Mercedes and Red Bull disagree on radical rule date

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1618 views )

Formula 1 will undergo a revolution in the near future following a decision to overhaul the technical rules to make the cars more impressive, but exactly when is currently in... read more »

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Ricciardo cautious about Ferrari pace

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 857 views )

Daniel Ricciardo admits he was impressed by Ferrari's pace at Jerez, but is confident Red Bull will close the gap in Barcelona... read more »

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Mercedes hid W06's true potential in Jerez - Costa

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2527 views )

The fact it was Ferrari and Sauber not Mercedes that topped the times in Jerez has led some to believe that the gap has closed, but Mercedes designer Aldo Costa has warned... read more »

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Jerez speed trap data reveals Mercedes' advantage

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2402 views )

Whilst Ferrari and Sauber may have topped the times during the opening pre-season test in Jerez last week, speed trap data shows they might not have closed the gap to Mercedes... read more »

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Lauda: 'Ferrari could be our main opponent in 2015'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2116 views )

Ferrari has emerged as a potential challenger to Mercedes dominance, with Niki Lauda predicting that the prancing horse could be their closest competition. Ferrari has topped... read more »

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Nasr goes quickest as McLaren enjoys better day

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1277 views )

Day three of the opening Jerez test saw Sauber's Felipe Nasr finally topple Ferrari from the top of the timing screens, but only just. With Sebastian Vettel quickest on... read more »

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Hamilton expecting smaller, harder steps in 2015

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 587 views )

Lewis Hamilton says he expects Mercedes' F1 rivals to close the gap during the 2015 season, such was the champions' advantage last year. read more »

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Newey: Tough to cut power gap

over 10 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 812 views )

Adrian Newey admits it will be difficult to close a “10 per cent” engine deficit to Mercedes from last year, no matter how good the Red Bull RB11’s chassis is. read more »

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Vettel tops the test times on his Ferrari debut

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 821 views )

Sebastian Vettel made his test debut for Ferrari on Sunday and finished the day at the top of the timing screens thanks to a short run in the afternoon. # Driver Team Time Gap... read more »

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Newey: The odd win is realistic goal

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 943 views )

Despite being confident that Renault have closed the gap to Mercedes, Adrian Newey has warned that a title tilt may be a step too far for Red Bull Racing... read more »

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Toro Rosso targeting fifth place in WCC with STR10

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1198 views )

Toro Rosso have set their sights on securing fifth place in the constructors' championship this season, despite an all-rookie driver line-up. The team finished just... read more »

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Newey doesn't expect Red Bull to challenge for title

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2050 views )

Red Bull design guru Adrian Newey has set low expectations for the 2015 season, all but ruling out a title challenge, despite having yet to see how their car performs on... read more »

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It would be wrong to expect immediate results - Vettel

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 676 views )

Sebastian Vettel has warned against expecting too much from Ferrari this year but is hoping his new team will close the gap to the front over the course of the season read more »

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Renault made 'fundamental changes'

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 940 views )

Renault claims that "fundamental changes" were made to its power units during the winter break in an effort to close the gap to Mercedes... read more »