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McLaren expects big performance boost during season

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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McLaren is predicting big improvements during the 2016 season both from its chassis and engine supplier Honda. After a lacklustre season in 2015, pressure is mounting on the... read more »

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Halo system 'can be improved' – Vettel

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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Sebastian Vettel experienced the Halo head protection system for the first time on Friday, and felt it may need some improvements ahead of its planned debut in 2017. read more »

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Simulations indicate five-second lap time improvements in 2017

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 843 views )

Formula One's new-look cars for 2017 are expected to be as much as five seconds per lap faster, according to early simulations. On Friday the FIA's World Motor Sport... read more »

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Toro Rosso duo 'clearly feel' Ferrari gains

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1104 views )

Toro Rosso drivers Carlos Sainz Jr. and Max Verstappen have both spoken of wide-ranging improvements with Ferrari power units during pre-season testing in… read more »

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Sauber release first images of new Ferrari-powered C35

over 8 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 826 views )

Ahead of tomorrow's track debut, the Sauber F1 Team have today released the first pictures of their new car, named Sauber C35. The team aims to make a solid improvements... read more »

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McLaren still down on car performance

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1105 views )

Formula 1's first pre-season test highlighted that McLaren continues to lack performance despite improvements made by power-unit supplier Honda, according to racing... read more »

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Raikkonen notes gains 'in many areas'

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 771 views )

Kimi Raikkonen says that he has noted "improvements in many areas" with Ferrari's new Formula 1 car, after driving it for the first time. Raikkonen lost… read more »

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FIA approves F1 qualifying change, cockpit safety improvements

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1036 views )

F1 rule makers have announced its decisions from meetings in Geneva on Tuesday with the new qualifying knockout format, new cockpit safety measures read more »

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Button: A definite improvement

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Jenson Button has hailed the improvements made by McLaren-Honda, confident that the team is in a "much better position" than they were last season... read more »

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Button positive regarding energy deployment

over 8 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 845 views )

Jenson Button hailed a positive first day with the MP4-31 and noted the vast improvements made regarding the energy deployment available from the Honda engine. McLaren was... read more »

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Button: Big step forward

over 8 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1010 views )

Jenson Button says Honda have made massive improvements to the deployment of electrical energy over the winter after completing his first miles in the 2016 McLaren. read more »

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Red Bull release studio shots of new RB12

over 8 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 892 views )

Ahead of the Red Bull Racing-TAG Heuer RB12 making its track debut at the first pre-season test at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain, images of the car have been made... read more »

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Q+A with Mercedes' Paddy Lowe

over 8 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1065 views )

On the back of Mercedes' unveiling of their new F1 W07, the team's technical director Paddy Lowe talks car improvements and explains what have been the major points... read more »

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FW38 to be updated for season opener

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 839 views )

Williams' FW38 will be updated for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, with "constant improvements" targeted throughout the year, deputy team boss Claire… read more »

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Horner predicts 'season of two halves'

over 8 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 1220 views )

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says improvements to the team's engine in 2016 will create a "season of two halves". read more »

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Mercedes hits 900bhp with more improvements coming up

over 8 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1157 views )

Mercedes' Andy Cowell has confirmed that the team's engine facility at Brixworth have managed to hit 900bhp with their hybrid 1.6l turbo V6 Formula One engine. Even... read more »

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Raikkonen: Ferrari setting modest goals

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1159 views )

Scuderia Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen says the team's only target for 2016 is to build on the improvements made this year... read more »

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Red Bull: Renault's plans for 2016 show promise

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1212 views )

Red Bull says Renault's concept for its 2016 has potential, but admits there are still doubts over the French manufacturer's ability to deliver the improvements.... read more »

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Rosberg storms to sixth straight pole

over 8 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1015 views )

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg flew to his sixth successive pole position during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Rosberg was ahead during both Q3 runs and ended with a... read more »

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Shell responsible 0.5secs per lap Ferrari gain

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 979 views )

Improvements in Shell's fuel and lubricants is responsible for '25 per cent' of Ferrari's performance gain in 2015, it says. read more »

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Alonso plays down latest improvements

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 792 views )

Although pleased that McLaren have made progress, Fernando Alonso has warned that it is highly unlikely that he will be P9 in qualifying in Abu Dhabi... read more »

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Ferrari found 'half a second' through fuel

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1294 views )

A quarter of Ferrari's power unit performance gain for the 2015 season came as a direct result of fuel and lubricant improvements, long-time partner Shell has… read more »

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Alonso 'surprised' if McLaren woes continue in 2016

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1030 views )

Fernando Alonso says he expects McLaren to learn from its mistakes from this year and will make strong improvements next season read more »

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Sauber hopes to benefit from Ferrari gains

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 719 views )

Sauber is confident it will enjoy similar improvements Ferrari has produced when it receives the updated power unit but won't increase its relationship read more »

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Button defends McLaren, expects 'big margins' in winter

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1387 views )

Jenson Button has risen to the defence of McLaren and is confident it can learn from its mistakes to make rapid improvements in the winter read more »