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Formula 1 teams warned FIA about shark fin loophole in 2017 rules

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1 teams tried to remove a loophole in 2017's new regulations that allowed shark fins to return, but the request was rejected by the F1 Commission, says Christian... read more »

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Why Renault doubts anyone can achieve a Brawn GP-style advantage in 2017

over 7 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1057 views )

Renault's chief technical officer Bob Bell thinks it is unlikely anyone will replicate Brawn GP by finding a loophole to catch out its rivals under the 2017 regulations.... read more »

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Pat Symonds not expecting Brawn-style domination to emerge from 2017 regs

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1175 views )

Williams technical director Pat Symonds says he is not aware of a loophole in next year's regulations that is capable of giving a team an advantage similar to the one... read more »

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FIA closes engine penalty loophole

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 951 views )

As of next season, Formula 1 teams will not be able to stockpile engine parts in the manner in which Mercedes did with Lewis Hamilton at this year's Belgian GP. read more »

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F1 to close engine loophole after Lewis Hamilton's Belgian GP penalty

over 8 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 1740 views )

Formula 1 closes a loophole that allowed teams to get around rules restricting engine parts without incurring excessive penalties. read more »

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FIA closes Formula 1 engine penalty loophole

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1141 views )

The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved a measure to prevent Formula 1 teams stockpiling spare power unit elements from 2017 read more »

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FIA closes engine component stockpiling loophole for 2017 season

over 8 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 992 views )

FIA closes engine component stockpiling loophole for 2017 season read more »

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Mercedes admits engine stockpile method ridiculous

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1068 views )

Toto Wolff says Mercedes led the call to close the 'engine stockpile' loophole but after motion was rejected by rivals it took advantage in Belgium. read more »

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Crossing the white line: Belgium

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1007 views )

When it using a loophole, abusing said loophole and why would anyone drink out of someone else's shoe. read more »

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Mercedes want engine loophole closed despite benefitting

over 8 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1043 views )

Mercedes want engine loophole closed despite benefitting read more »

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Wolff: Engine stockpile loophole should be closed

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1017 views )

Having used a loophole to stockpile engines for Lewis Hamilton, Toto Wolff has now called for it to be closed. read more »

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FIA moves to close tyre pressure loophole

over 8 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 910 views )

Charlie Whiting has written to the teams amidst claims some have found ways to circumvent tyre pressure limits. read more »

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FIA clamps down on Ferrari-Haas-style loophole

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1094 views )

The FIA stewards at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have ruled to prevent collusion on aerodynamic testing in the future after the relationship between Ferrari and Haas raised... read more »

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Option to allow year old engines under discussion

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1355 views )

Teams may be able to run year old engines as part of an initiative to save costs, like the Manor-Marussia team have done this year, according to Autosport. Marussia found a... read more »

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Mercedes uses remaining seven engine tokens

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1025 views )

Mercedes has confirmed that it has opted to use its remaining seven engine tokens ahead of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. Due to a loophole in the 2015 regulations,... read more »

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Honda exploited 'good faith' of new rules - Whiting

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2198 views )

FIA race director and head of the F1 technical department, Charlie Whiting, believes McLaren-Honda exploited the rules during the Belgian Grand Prix. The team chose to install... read more »

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Record breaking 105-place grid penalty for McLaren

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1360 views )

McLaren have broken an unusual record this weekend, and one they'd rather forget, after being penalised 105 places on the grid, though it is effectively meaningless. Both... read more »

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Tost critical of engine token system

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1129 views )

Toro Rosso team boss Franz Tost has described Formula 1's power unit token development system as 'nonsense' and wants the situation to be changed. A power unit... read more »

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McLaren back engine development rule change

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1423 views )

McLaren are hopeful that Mercedes will agree to allow in-season engine development during the 2016 season, similar to what has been agreed this year. Currently the four engine... read more »

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Renault will exit F1 if rules don't change warns Horner

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2178 views )

Renault will walk away from Formula 1 if the rules surrounding in-season engine development don't change, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned. This season... read more »

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New FIA flexi-wing test explained

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1343 views )

Front wing flexing is a topic that's never far from the headlines in Formula 1, and from the Canadian Grand Prix another loophole has been closed by the FIA read more »

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Token loophole had downside for Renault

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1059 views )

Renault says the loophole in the regulations that allows for engine performance development throughout the season partly had a negative impact on its plans for this year.... read more »

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FIA confirms nine tokens for Honda

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1157 views )

The FIA has confirmed that returning manufacturer Honda will be permitted nine development tokens across the course of 2015. Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault will be allowed... read more »

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Honda granted nine engine development tokens

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1581 views )

Honda will have nine development tokens to use throughout the 2015 season to upgrade its power unit, the FIA confirmed on Friday. The Japanese manufacturer looked set to start... read more »

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Honda permitted some in-season upgrades

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1287 views )

Honda, which this season will supply power units to McLaren, will be allowed to make limited upgrades to its power unit during 2015. Honda has originally been informed that it... read more »