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Did Mercedes' illegal plank wear boost pace and was it caused by upgrade?

6 months ago

from: Crash.Net

( 409 views )

Mercedes insiders have admitted that the plank wear problem that led to Lewis Hamilton's United States Grand Prix disqualification would have impacted his F1 car's... read more »

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New Pirelli F1 tyre deal to be announced next week

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 272 views )

Pirelli, which is currently managing tyre concerns at this weekend's Qatar GP, had been expected by paddock insiders to win the tender for some weeks, and the deal has now... read more »

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The unexpected factor in F1's tyre tender decision

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 382 views )

While F1 awaits official confirmation, Pirelli remains the favourite to beat Bridgestone to the contract, with many paddock insiders suggesting that the deal is now a formality... read more »

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Paddock theory emerges - "Mercedes missed a trick..."

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 842 views )

Insiders in the F1 paddock think Mercedes made a mistake with their power unit which is still costing them, Sky's Ted Kravitz revealed. read more »

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McLaren: Piastri case won't change F1 junior programmes

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 480 views )

Paddock insiders have suggested that the ease with which 2021 Formula 2 champion Piastri was able to walk away from Alpine, after the team had invested heavily in bringing its... read more »

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Ocon says tensions with Gasly are gone amid Alpine F1 links

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 920 views )

Gasly has emerged as a possible candidate for Alpine if Red Bull is willing to do a deal to release him from AlphaTauri, having already confirmed him for next... read more »

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Insiders describe Wolff-Horner clash in team boss meeting

about 1 year ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 727 views )

Toto Wolff and Christian Horner reportedly clashed in a team bosses' meeting in Canada, with insiders recalling how that occurred. read more »

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Who will have the F1 race director role in 2022?

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 401 views )

How the position will be filled is part of the ongoing investigation into the Abu Dhabi GP controversy, an event that left Masi in the firing line from the sport's... read more »

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Andretti closing in on deal to takeover Alfa Romeo F1 team

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 476 views )

Following weeks of speculation about the US organisation looking at F1 opportunities, insiders with good knowledge of the situation say negotiations with Alfa Romeo's... read more »

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Why Domenicali has a tough ask to save F1's 23-race calendar

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 828 views )

The assumption of most insiders is that Singapore will be just the first of several races that fall off the calendar in the coming weeks, as F1 boss Stefano Domencali and his... read more »

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‘Real chance Russell could replace Hamilton this year’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1028 views )

Insiders claim there is a "real chance" Mercedes could put George Russell in the car while pundits say Lewis Hamilton's plans have been "shattered". read more »

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Finally, a sensible move from Ferrari

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 2543 views )

While fans and F1 insiders alike question the wisdom in 'promoting' technical boss Mattia Binotto to the role of team principal, there comes unconfirmed news of an... read more »

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Renault will not add fourth F1 engine supply for McLaren in 2018

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2294 views )

McLaren will not get Renault Formula 1 engines next year unless Toro Rosso switches to Honda, with insiders suggesting it is now too late for a fourth supply to be made available read more »

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Driver aid restrictions will be overcome in six months

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 964 views )

Despite a crackdown on what assistance can be given to drivers before and during a grand prix, few F1 insiders expect the radio silence to have a long-lasting effect. read more »

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'F1 is something we're looking at' confirms Audi boss

over 8 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2141 views )

Audi's participation in Formula 1 has been speculated about numerous times over the past decade, but the German marque has never taken the jump into the single seater... read more »

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Mercedes advantage damaging for F1?

over 9 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1052 views )

Formula 1 needs close competition to fascinate people as fans are bored by the lack of competition. That is the view of several experts, insiders and drivers. read more »

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Korea removed from latest 2015 calendar

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1372 views )

Korea has been removed from the latest 2015 calendar issued by F1's governing body. Insiders were initially stunned early in December when next year's schedule... read more »

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Verstappen wants Vergne to be Toro Rosso teammate

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1152 views )

Max Verstappen says he would prefer to be Jean-Eric Vergne's teammate next year. Red Bull, the owner of Toro Rosso, is yet to decide whether the experienced Frenchman... read more »

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Video: TW Steel #BIGTIME Preview - German GP

over 9 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 960 views )

From our home race at Silverstone last time out to this weekend's German Grand Prix and another home start for Nico Hulkenberg. The latest TW Steel #BIGTIME Grand Prix... read more »

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F1 'insiders' doubt wisdom of Haas US-based bid

over 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1839 views )

Questions raised over Haas Formula's desire to operate from the USA, as F1's newest team continues to determine its preferred technical partner. read more »

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Mood 'completely different' at Williams in 2014 says Bottas

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1624 views )

The mood at Williams is "completely different" compared to the same time last year. That is the view of Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas, as he prepares for his second... read more »

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Teams reject Pirelli's mandatory pit-stop rule

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1638 views )

The Formula 1 Strategy Group, made up of six teams, the FIA and FOM, have rejected the idea of introducing two-mandatory pit-stops during a race. Pirelli suggested the idea in... read more »

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Ferrari duo say 2014 car ‘difficult to drive’

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1246 views )

The next generation of F1 car could be very difficult to drive, Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa said on Thursday. Insiders say the transition between the... read more »

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‘No panic’ after Allison’s Lotus exit admits Lopez

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1015 views )

Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez has played down the impact of technical director James Allison’s departure. So highly rated had Briton Allison become within the F1... read more »

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Group Lotus PLC faces winding-up order

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1007 views )

A move to liquidate the Group Lotus PLC car company will have no effect on the Australian GP-winning Lotus F1 team, insist company insiders. read more »