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Albon: Lack of wind transformed Williams in Qatar F1 sprint

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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In recent seasons Williams has often suffered in windy conditions, and that was evident on Friday, when Albon could manage only 14th in a gusty qualifying session.He was only... read more »

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2022 F1 Bahrain test: Gasly outpaces Sainz to lead Day 1

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 465 views )

AlphaTauri racer Gasly had used the cooler conditions as dusk arrived over the Sakhir circuit late into the four-hour afternoon session to bolt to the top of the timing... read more »

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United States GP: Race team notes - Williams

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 384 views )

It was difficult today with the hot track and gusty conditions making the tyre management difficult. read more »

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The changes that took Williams from the back to the podium

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 821 views )

But alarm bells were ringing from the first test when it emerged that the Grove-based squad was battling a particularly aero sensitive car, which meant on windy days drivers... read more »

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From ‘incredible struggle’ to ‘joyous’ in seven days for Williams

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 960 views )

George Russell says Williams' FW43B felt "joyous to drive" in Spain owing to relatively smooth conditions, as the team fought in the lower midfield. Williams had... read more »

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Mercedes "potentially" has wind sensitivity issues like Williams

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 967 views )

In its push to create more downforce and reduce the drag on its FW43B car for 2021, Williams opted for an aggressive design approach that causes its performance to dip in windy... read more »

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‘Very positive’ Verstappen buoyed by early feel of RB16B

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 881 views )

Max Verstappen says he and Red Bull are feeling "very positive" after an encouraging opening day of pre-season testing for the team. Verstappen set the quickest time... read more »

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Ricciardo fastest, setback for Mercedes, as F1 testing begins

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 753 views )

McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo clocked the fastest time as Formula 1 pre-season testing began in Bahrain on Friday, while champions Mercedes suffered a setback. Formula 1... read more »

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McLaren targets low-speed performance in upgraded 2021 F1 car

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 880 views )

McLaren is targeting improved low speed performance and a car less sensitive to gusty conditions with its 2021 Formula 1 challenger read more »

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Hamilton: Silverstone qualifying "like juggling balls whilst you're on a moving plate"

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 926 views )

Lewis Hamilton revelled in the gusty Silverstone conditions to secure the 91st pole position of his Formula 1 career. read more »

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Stroll quickest as heat takes its toll

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 652 views )

A combination of high track temperatures and gusty wind sees drivers struggle in FP2, as a perfectly timed lap sees Lance Stroll take the top spot. read more »

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United States GP: Race team notes - Williams

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 576 views )

Today we simply struggled for pace, not helped by the gusty conditions which made the car difficult to drive, and which were punishing for the tyres. read more »

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Silverstone’s climatic conditions “has larger impact on us” – Williams’ Kubica

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 592 views )

Williams Racing's Robert Kubica believes that gusty wind conditions throughout Friday practice for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone "has a larger impact" on... read more »

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British GP: Practice team notes - Mercedes

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 539 views )

It was a tricky day in some ways because the wind, as ever at Silverstone on this open old airfield, was strong and gusty and made it very difficult to put a single lap together. read more »

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Sebastian Vettel: “Today it was quite slippery and gusty and it was a mixed day”

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 629 views )

Vettel was third and fourth fastest respectively in the practice sessions but thinks he can come back stronger tomorrow. read more »

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Alonso P4 in ‘tricky’ conditions at Indy 500 practice

over 6 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 769 views )

Fernando Alonso believes he learned another "good lesson" at Indy 500 practice after finishing P4 on the timesheet in gusty conditions. read more »

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Lewis Hamilton: “The track changed and shifted quite a lot”

over 6 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 809 views )

Lewis Hamilton was the fastest man on Friday in Barcelona, though a gusty afternoon made both sessions a contrast of one another. read more »

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Bottas: Cars harder to drive in the wind

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1202 views )

Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas believes the 2017 cars will become even more challenging to drive if conditions are gusty out on track. read more »

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Hamilton encouraged by 'positive' steps

over 7 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1295 views )

Reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton expressed optimism after he led the way during both Friday practice sessions at the British Grand Prix. Hamilton edged out Mercedes... read more »

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Hamilton bothered by 'inconsistent' Mercedes

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1333 views )

Lewis Hamilton is left perplexed by his 'inconsistent' Mercedes on a gusty day despite topping FP2 for the Spanish Grand Prix. read more »

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Alonso pins testing crash on locked steering

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1011 views )

McLaren's Fernando Alonso has contradicted the account of his testing accident provided by his team and says that locked steering caused his crash last month. Alonso hit... read more »

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FIA to launch investigation into Alonso's test crash

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2374 views )

The FIA has confirmed it will investigate the cause of Fernando Alonso's test crash which happened on Sunday during the second pre-season test. The Spaniard was knocked... read more »

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Alonso leaves hospital, will miss final Barcelona test

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1245 views )

Fernando Alonso has been discharged from the Spanish hospital in Barcelona looking after him following his McLaren test crash on Sunday. The Spaniard was concussed following a... read more »

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McLaren issue medical update on Fernando Alonso

over 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 954 views )

McLaren have released a statement about Fernando Alonso's well being following his crash in testing on Sunday, with early signs indicating the gusty wind was the cause of... read more »

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'Unpredictable winds' to blame for Alonso crash

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1197 views )

McLaren has clarified Fernando Alonso's crash in Barcelona occurred due to unpredictable gusty winds at the circuit and confirmed the Spaniard is making a "solid... read more »