Formula 1 drivers are set to face perilous 80km/h winds during Friday’s practice sessions for the Dutch Grand Prix, posing a “dangerous” challenge for all involved. The seaside... read more »
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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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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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It was difficult today with the hot track and gusty conditions making the tyre management difficult. read more »
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 »