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Stroll fastest for Aston Martin in sole F1 Chinese GP practice

7 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Lance Stroll set the initial pace for Aston Martin in the sole practice session held as the Chinese Grand Prix made its long-awaited return to the Formula 1 calendar. The... read more »

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Horner: Red Bull on a ‘steep learning curve’ with F1 engine build

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has admitted that the team is facing a “steep learning curve” with assembling a Formula 1 engine for 2026 but reveals it is “hitting targets”.... read more »

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Honda targets F1 title bid with Aston Martin from 2026

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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From 2026 Honda will move its works engine deal to Aston Martin, ending its successful association with Red Bull.Following Honda's initial decision to withdraw from F1,... read more »

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Alpine fast-tracks F1 floor upgrade to China amid recovery push

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Alpine drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly have yet to score points as a late car concept change has seen the Enstone squad make a sideways step while its midfield rivals all... read more »

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Verstappen not a fan of F1's active aero plans for 2026

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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As the FIA continues its efforts to finalise the new car regulations from 2026, Autosport revealed earlier this week that some alarming simulator findings have prompted a... read more »

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RB: Tsunoda "mentally on a different level" in 2024

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Japanese driver has qualified in the top 10 for the last three races, outpacing his more experienced team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.He secured a seventh-place finish in... read more »

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Mercedes: F1 quirk that makes 'no sense' offers clues to W15's real fault

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 702 views )

The German manufacturer has endured a challenging start to the 2024 campaign where its new car has shown promise but also some key weaknesses that have left Lewis Hamilton and... read more »

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What unusual final F1 practice revealed about true Suzuka race form

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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After the initial sighter runs had been completed, most teams sent their drivers out for lengthy stints on higher fuel to see how they stacked up on the tricky tyre management... read more »

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Sargeant to race repaired F1 car in Suzuka; no spare Williams until Miami

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 319 views )

With the team not having built up a spare chassis, Albon's FP1 shunt last time out at Melbourne's Albert Park circuit meant Williams was forced to enter only one car... read more »

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Haas concedes Magnussen should have let Tsunoda pass in Saudi F1 GP

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Magnussen's own Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was ruined by incurring an initial 10-second penalty for contact with Alex Albon in the Williams.His focus then shifted to holding... read more »

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Alonso beats Russell to lead FP2 for Aston Martin

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The start of the second one-hour session on Thursday in Jeddah was delayed by 10 minutes as the FIA checked drain covers in the pitlane, but it ran to time under the lights in... read more »

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Tsunoda: More self-control over "heated" F1 moments "the thing I have to improve"

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Tsunoda was at the centre of a controversy in F1's 2024's season opener in Bahrain, as a result of his initial refusal to obey an RB team order to allow team-mate... read more »

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Piastri optimistic for 2024 after McLaren’s improved Bahrain GP

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri admitted that an eighth-place finish in last weekend’s Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix was “not a bad way to start the year, compared to last year.” 12... read more »

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Mercedes won't rush F1 driver decision amid Verstappen rumours

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 630 views )

Following Lewis Hamilton's shock decision to join Ferrari, Mercedes is on the lookout for a replacement to line up alongside George Russell from 2025.There is no shortage... read more »

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Fallows: Aston F1 team has made required step with AMR24

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 575 views )

While several rivals have opted to make major concept changes Aston focussed on an evolution of the 2023 model, which earned eight podium finishes in the hands of Fernando... read more »

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New Mercedes F1 car already 'feels nicer' to drive, says Russell

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Having first run at a filming day in Bahrain earlier this week, Russell had exclusive use of the car for the opening day of pre-season testing on Wednesday in Bahrain.Despite... read more »

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Is Mercedes' W15 F1 car an improvement? George Russell shares first impressions

9 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 757 views )

George Russell has shared his initial feelings about Mercedes' 2024 F1 car after driving the W15 in anger for the first time. read more »

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Why tight-grid concerns weigh heavy on F1 teams before testing

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 747 views )

F1 heads into its third of four years under the 2022-era regulations cycle, which has gradually seen teams converge on Red Bull's all-conquering design philosophies.Red... read more »

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Williams' F1 2024 car appears at Bahrain shakedown

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1196 views )

The Grove-based outfit had so far only done a season launch with its new livery at an event in New York earlier this month.And having elected to abandon initial plans for a... read more »

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FIA issues statement on Red Bull F1 team's Horner investigation

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 432 views )

The series governing body didn't reference the specifics of the matter but made it clear that it is committed to the "highest standards of integrity, fairness and... read more »

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McLaren drivers deliver initial verdict on MCL38 F1 car

10 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri delivered a promising initial verdict after driving McLaren's 2024 Formula 1 challenger for the first time at Silverstone on Wednesday.... read more »

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Wolff: No crystal ball on when Mercedes can beat Red Bull in F1

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 698 views )

The heavily revised new W15 was launched at Silverstone on Wednesday morning, ahead of some initial shakedown laps by Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.Wolff is optimistic... read more »

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McLaren launch image trickery points to its 2024 F1 car secrets

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 410 views )

While from initial looks the new MCL38 that was revealed on Wednesday morning appears to be a straight evolution of last year's car, the team has hinted about there being... read more »

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Leclerc: Initial feeling of Ferrari SF-24 "healthier" compared to 2023 F1 car

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 446 views )

Following Ferrari's Tuesday launch, the Monegasque joined team-mate Carlos Sainz in giving the new car its first laps around Ferrari's Fiorano test track, albeit only... read more »

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Leclerc: Ferrari 2024 F1 car ‘definitely a step forward’ from SF-23

10 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 520 views )

Charles Leclerc has expressed positive initial signs regarding Ferrari’s 2024 Formula 1 car, citing that it’s “definitely a step forward” from the SF-23 on the simulator.... read more »