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Red Bull: Active aero should not be treated as "patch" for wider F1 car problems

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The 2026 engine rules increase the reliance on the electrified part of the hybrid powertrain - it will produce 50% of total power - while the expensive Motor Generator... read more »

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RB20 claimed to have failed initial crash test

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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A report in Italian media claims that Red Bull's 2024 contender has failed its first crash test, with Helmut Marko insisting that this is no bad thing. read more »

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F1 star admits lack of knowledge led to brutal sacking

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Alex Albon is confident that he would present a stronger challenge to Max Verstappen if given another opportunity with Red Bull, a chance he believes he is now better prepared... read more »

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FP1 in Austria a standout moment, admits Stella

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Andrea Stella admits that the initial laps in opening practice at the Red Bull Ring signalled that McLaren had finally got its act together. read more »

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Norris wasn’t in the ‘right space’ early in the 2023 F1 season

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Lando Norris admits that he wasn't entirely in the "right space" early in the 2023 Formula 1 season as he struggled to come to grips with the reality of... read more »

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Ricciardo reveals 'dna' secret about RB19

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 695 views )

Daniel Ricciardo has said that the Red Bull RB19 still has the 'DNA' of the car he remembers driving during his initial stint with the team, which made testing the... read more »

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Alpine "convinced" 2026 F1 chassis rules will negate any potential engine power losses

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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When the 2026-30 engine specification was being devised, both Audi and Porsche seemed ready to commit to the series. This increased the emphasis on sustainability and road... read more »

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Hulkenberg: Haas were flattered by F1 rivals’ initial issues

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Nico Hulkenberg believes the initial problems rival teams encountered throughout the early stages of the 2023 Formula 1 season flattered the performance of Haas’ VF-23 car.... read more »

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Naked Bottas calendar raises $150,000 for charity despite his mum's concerns

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1079 views )

Bottas has also admitted that his mother was initially confused by his decision to strip until she was assured that the aim was to raise funds for charity, specifically... read more »

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Alonso ‘sorry for the fans’ after disrupted Abu Dhabi FP2 session

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Fernando Alonso was left feeling ‘sorry for the fans’ who attended a disrupted Friday of running in Abu Dhabi which prompted the Spaniard to call for an extension to FP2. FP2... read more »

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F1 Las Vegas GP: FP1 cancelled for circuit repairs

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 955 views )

Amid the drivers' initial laps around the Las Vegas street circuit, the times quickly tumbled as the drivers became acquainted with the layout; Valtteri Bottas launched... read more »

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How F1 will use Las Vegas Sphere as U2 pause residency

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1031 views )

The race has obliged Irish rock band U2 to pause its residency at the recently-opened venue for over three weeks.U2 has played a series of acclaimed concerts at the Sphere,... read more »

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F1 and Pirelli to work on all-new tyre concept for 2025

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 783 views )

After Pirelli designed new 23-inch tyres for the initial switch to ground-effects last season, subsequent aerodynamic development from teams has led to complaints about how... read more »

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Norris too ‘safe’ in Verstappen Turn 1 surrender

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 638 views )

Lando Norris has said he will need to review his start to the Sao Paulo Sprint race after he was too “safe” when challenged by eventual race winner Max Verstappen. Norris... read more »

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Wolff says Mercedes car now has 'Christmas decorations'

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 714 views )

Toto Wolff is of the opinion that the initial Mercedes W14 Formula 1 car lacked 'Christmas decorations', but recent upgrades have rectified the situation. read more »

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Sainz: Ferrari must investigate Mexico GP slow starts

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 806 views )

Carlos Sainz asserts Ferrari must investigate the cause of the sluggish starts that saw the team squander a front-row lockout in Sunday’s Mexico City Grand Prix. Starting... read more »

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Haas drivers insist revised F1 car offered ‘positive’ signs

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen insist that the debut of Haas’ revised car at last weekend's United States Grand Prix delivered a “positive” initial impression. Having... read more »

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Mercedes to make F1 pitstop overhaul after slow US GP tyre changes

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 995 views )

Lewis Hamilton finished just 2.2 seconds behind race winner Max Verstappen in what was arguably his most competitive outing of the year prior to a disqualification for a car... read more »

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Verstappen: Bumpy Austin asphalt "not at F1 level"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Complaints from both F1 drivers and MotoGP riders about COTA's surface quality have become a recurring theme in recent years at the otherwise popular venue.In response to... read more »

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Haas: Initial verdict is major F1 upgrade hasn't fixed season-long flaw

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 951 views )

The team rented a workshop in Austin leading up to the event to modify its VF-23s to become the final team to converge around the downwash sidepod concept pioneered by Red... read more »

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Steiner fires back at declining us F1 audiences claims

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 704 views )

Formula 1 audiences in the United States appear to be facing a downward trend for the 2023 season, according to initial estimates measured by the Nielsen company. read more »

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United States GP: Qualifying team notes - Alfa Romeo

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 546 views )

Today has been a positive qualifying session for us, even going beyond our initial performance expectations. read more »

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F1 team boss bullish over 2024 chances after 'good' car testing

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 703 views )

McLaren chief Andrea Stella has revealed that his team have yielded positive results during the initial testing of their 2024 car. read more »

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Hamilton: Russell F1 Qatar GP clash "100% my fault"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 809 views )

Hamilton started third behind Russell and Red Bull's polesitter Max Verstappen and on his soft tyres he made a better getaway than the front-row starters on mediums.That... read more »

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F1 introduces emergency safety measures for Qatar GP amid tyre failure concerns

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 777 views )

Analysis of Pirelli rubber after the opening day of action at the Losail circuit has revealed that there was evidence of a sidewall separation between the topping compound and... read more »