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Contract loophole for F1 star allows him to leave new contract early

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 561 views )

The details of Charles Leclerc's new F1 contract with Ferrari have been revealed - and it includes a potential loophole that will allow him to leave the team. read more »

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Aero loophole compromising the racing, admits FIA

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 742 views )

The FIA's director of single seaters admits that a loophole in the regulations which is being exploited by the teams is compromising the chances of drivers successfully... read more »

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FIA admit loophole damaged F1 competition in 2023

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 896 views )

After watching Max Verstappen romp to victory in 19 of the 22 races in 2023, the FIA have admitted that there have been some unintended consequences of the new era of regulations. read more »

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'Unhappy' FIA will look to close loophole Red Bull exposed with Perez

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 769 views )

The FIA will reportedly look to close off the loophole that Red Bull exposed with Sergio Perez during the F1 Japanese Grand Prix.  read more »

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Toto Wolff asking for a loophole in the F1 cost cap rule to be closed

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 582 views )

Toto Wolff wants a rule-change to the F1 cost cap to prevent loopholes being exploited. read more »

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Ex-Mercedes chief claims F1 cost cap loophole disadvantages smaller teams

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 719 views )

Williams boss James Vowles claims that a loophole in the F1 cost cap rules has left smaller teams "fighting with one arm behind our back".  read more »

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FIA interviewing non-F1 personnel to ensure cost cap compliance

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 919 views )

As reported by Autosport last week, the FIA has closed off a potential loophole that some teams may have been using in getting personnel outside of their main F1 team to help... read more »

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F1 cost cap loophole closed off by FIA

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 866 views )

As part of what sources have suggested is a ramped-up effort by motor racing's governing body to ensure compliance with the cost cap rules, it has now stepped in regarding... read more »

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Video: Ferrari's Luck & Sprint Race Success - Azerbaijan GP Review F1 2023

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 743 views )

Did Ferrari run their perfect race, or were they just fortunate with the weather and Aston Martin's lacklustre Baku performance? What is the fallout after Perez fought... read more »

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McLaren wanted to exploit F1 sprint shootout tyre loophole

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 733 views )

In the end the team had nothing to gain by so doing and the anomaly in the regulations is set to be addressed before the next sprint event in Austria.McLaren could potentially... read more »

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Explained: Norris and Tsunoda first F1 drivers to take sprint qualifying gamble

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 904 views )

As revealed by Autosport a loophole has emerged in the new sprint format regulations regarding the usage of tyres in the shootout.Drivers are obliged to use one set of new... read more »

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F1 teams block FIA's attempt to close sprint race tyre loophole

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 844 views )

The rule in question relates to tyre usage for the three-part Saturday shootout session that determines the grid for the sprint later in the day.The intent of the rule is that... read more »

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Mercedes 'surprised' no other team found F1 2022 concept loophole

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 907 views )

Mercedes were "surprised" their rivals did not find the loophole that enabled them to come up with their radical sidepod concept for F1 2022.  read more »

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FIA close Mercedes front wing loophole

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1184 views )

The FIA has closed a loophole in the technical regulations that Mercedes sought to exploit with a controversial front wing. read more »

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Verstappen 'clueless' in F1 championship confusion

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1255 views )

Max Verstappen has conceded to 'not having a clue' he was F1 world champion for a second time after a loophole in the regulations was exposed at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »

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Seidl: F1 teams are responsible for points loophole

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 777 views )

McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl believes that Formula 1 teams are responsible for the loophole that saw full points awarded on Sunday in Japan, despite the shortened event. In... read more »

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F1 teams responsible for points loophole fiasco - Seidl

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 767 views )

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has conceded 'feeling responsible' for the points loophole that allowed Max Verstappen to secure his second F1 title in Japan on... read more »

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F1 teams admit they overlooked points "loophole" after Japanese GP confusion

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1072 views )

The Japanese Grand Prix ended in confusion over whether or not Max Verstappen had done enough to win the world championship after the Suzuka race was only able to run just past... read more »

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FIA clarifies Leclerc back of grid F1 penalty after possible loophole

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 840 views )

Leclerc is one of six drivers who has received a back of the grid penalty heading into qualifying at Spa on Saturday as many opted to take a fresh power unit this... read more »

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Video: Why Aston Martin's Used Tyre Loophole is Legal

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1696 views )

2022's F1 season came with new 18" tyres and new rules to go with them, but Aston Martin appear to have found a clever loophole that gets around the rules to give... read more »

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Vettel: New Aston Martin F1 rear wing not only reason for Hungary pace

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1352 views )

The Silverstone-based team introduced an intriguing wing design in Budapest on Friday, having seemingly found a loophole in the wording of the regulations and been given the... read more »

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Alonso sees loophole in 'outside-the-box' FIA penalty view

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 911 views )

Fernando Alonso has praised the FIA for thinking "out of the box" after drivers were given video demonstrations as to why penalties have been handed out in recent... read more »

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Video: The F1 Tech Loophole Giving Mercedes Hope For 2022

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 709 views )

The Miami Grand Prix was both incredible and dull at the same time, but that didn't stop Mercedes from trying their hardest to improve their W13 F1 car. Jake Boxall-Legge... read more »

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Steiner weighs in on sprint races, won’t ‘open loophole’

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 667 views )

Guenther Steiner says he does not want to "open a loophole" that undoes the budget cap by saying yes to sprint races. read more »

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Tombazis: FIA ready to counter threat of potential loopholes

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 954 views )

While the FIA are not expecting a Brawn GP-esque loophole to be found in the new regulations, they are wary of the rules being interpreted differently. read more »