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Verstappen confused by lack of grip in F1 Saudi Arabian GP Q3 runs

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 815 views )

The 2021 F1 world champion was second and fourth respectively in the first two segments of qualifying, and felt that the performance in his car on used soft tyres was promising... read more »

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Drivers still "concerned" over Saudi Arabian GP safety, say F1 teams

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 907 views )

The drivers were involved in meetings for over four hours on Friday night in Jeddah as they debated if the race should go ahead following a missile strike by Houthi rebels on... read more »

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F1 has no doubts over Saudi Arabia GP following driver concerns

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1420 views )

In the wake of a missile strike by Houthis on an oil facility less than 10 miles from the Jeddah circuit on Friday, the fate of the Saudi Arabian GP was thrown in to doubt.F1... read more »

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Performance Gap Between Tyres Higher Than Pirelli Predicted

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 643 views )

As the Official Pre-Season Test came to a close, Pirelli have noted that the gap between the different tyre compounds has been higher than initially predicted. read more »

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Fittipaldi: Missing out on Haas Formula 1 drive "hurts"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1351 views )

Following the termination of Nikita Mazepin's contract and Uralkali's title sponsorship deal in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Haas found itself in... read more »

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Gasly leads Sainz on opening day in Bahrain

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 677 views )

AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly set the pace on the opening day of the Bahrain test, as Mercedes initially suggests style over substance. read more »

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Willams’ Head of Vehicle Design Dave Robson is looking positively towards Bahrain

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 724 views )

This follows some initially promising running in Barcelona read more »

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New Contract Sees Imola Remaining on Formula 1 Calendar Through to 2025

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 560 views )

After initially joining the Formula 1 calendar as a replacement venue after COVID-19 cancelled races, Imola has now signed a contract to host races until at least 2025. read more »

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Williams reveals 2022 F1 car at Silverstone shakedown

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 647 views )

The nine-times F1 constructors' champions presented its new livery for the 2022 season on Tuesday, but the new colour scheme was initially displayed on a show car as the... read more »

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Ricciardo: I didn't know my strengths before 2021 struggles in F1

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1243 views )

Ricciardo experienced a rollercoaster first season with McLaren in 2021 that saw him initially struggle to match team-mate Lando Norris for pace, enduring a difficult run to... read more »

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Mercedes: F1 2022 pace will be ‘relatively similar’ to 2021

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 714 views )

Formula 1 cars will have a level of performance "relatively similar" to its previous-specification machinery, according to Mercedes Technical Director Mike Elliott.... read more »

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Perez: Lack of track time led to "slow adaptation" at Red Bull in F1

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1105 views )

Perez joined Red Bull from Racing Point for 2021, becoming Max Verstappen's fourth team-mate in as many seasons.The Mexican driver initially struggled to get to grips with... read more »

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Williams expect ‘short-term pain’ from wind tunnel changes

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 496 views )

A reduction in their amount of time in the wind tunnel is expected to inconvenience Williams initially in 2022. read more »

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New FIA president confident Hamilton won't walk away from F1

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 945 views )

Hamilton missed out on a record-breaking eighth world championship after being passed by Max Verstappen on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix following a late restart by... read more »

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Ricciardo lost "a bit of faith" after "nearly laughable" start to F1 2021

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 875 views )

Ricciardo joined McLaren on a three-year contract for the 2021 season after his exit from Renault, but initially failed to match team-mate Lando Norris for pace.Norris scored... read more »

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Ferrari initially 'sceptical' about Sainz’s potential

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 869 views )

Team principal Mattia Binotto has admitted Ferrari were sceptical at first about Carlos Sainz's potential for 2021. read more »

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Tsunoda's 2021 F1 setbacks put him on "long journey" to recover confidence

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 943 views )

Following a number of incidents in his first F1 season, particularly in qualifying, Tsunoda initially struggled to live up to his impressive debut at Bahrain in which he scored... read more »

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F1 drivers left confused by "made for TV" safety car unlapping call

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1232 views )

Race control initially said that lapped cars would not be allowed to overtake, but then announced that those between leaders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen would after all... read more »

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Full FIA stewards' verdict on Mercedes protest over Abu Dhabi GP race restart

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1324 views )

After the FIA stewards initially rejected Mercedes' protest over Max Verstappen illegally overtaking behind the safety car, a second protest was also dismissed about the... read more »

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Ricciardo, Stroll confused by late restart protocol

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1478 views )

Daniel Ricciardo and Lance Stroll have expressed puzzlement at the manner in which the late restart at Formula 1’s title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix unfolded. Race Control... read more »

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Verstappen: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi GP "sums up this season"

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1005 views )

Verstappen clinched his first F1 world title in a dramatic end to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, passing championship rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to win the race.The... read more »

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Mercedes lodges protest with FIA over Abu Dhabi GP restart

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 710 views )

Lewis Hamilton lost out to Max Verstappen in the fight for the drivers' championship after being overtaken on the final lap following a late restart by race director... read more »

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Verstappen hails "unbelievable" F1 title win and wants to stay at Red Bull forever

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1139 views )

Verstappen took the opportunity to pit under the safety car, brought out for Nicholas Latifi's crash with five laps remaining, to bolt on the soft tyre.But although he was... read more »

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Verstappen: Red Bull didn't plan to start Abu Dhabi GP on soft tyres

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 884 views )

Before he dominated Q3 to take pole at the Yas Marina track ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen had initially tried to get through Q2 on the mediums - the same compound his... read more »

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Qatar F1 Q3 yellow flags were justified, says Masi

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 775 views )

Yellow flags were shown after Gasly ran wide on his last lap at the penultimate corner, losing his front wing and puncturing his right front tyre.He kept going in an attempt to... read more »