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Ferrari identifies Alonso DRS fault

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Ferrari says it has identified an unprecedented mechanical failure that caused Fernando Alonso's DRS problem in the Bahrain Grand Prix read more »

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Ferrari: DRS component failed

over 11 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

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Ferrari have confirmed Fernando Alonso's DRS failure in Bahrain was caused by the 'breakage of a mechanical component within the system,' and insist the Spaniard... read more »

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Lotus to evaluate DDRS before Spanish GP

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Lotus are hoping to run their DDRS at the Spanish Grand Prix in just under a months time if their latest test of the straight-line speed boosting device goes as planned. The... read more »

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Brawn targets reliability in Bahrain

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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Ross Brawn has stressed that Mercedes must improve their reliability ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton has claimed two podium finishes so far this season, but... read more »

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Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne - Saturday free practice

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Romain Grosjean rules rain-hit final practice in Melbourne, as Friday pacesetter Sebastian Vettel runs into mechanical problems.... read more »

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Vergne satisfied with STR progress

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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Jean Eric Vergne says he is satisfied with Toro Rosso’s progress after testing concluded in Jerez. The French driver was fifth on the final day of running, having... read more »

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Toro Rosso latest to reveal 2013 car

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1237 views )

Toro Rosso became the latest team to reveal its 2013 car after following in Mercedes' footsteps by launching at the Jerez circuit on Monday. The Italian team pulled back... read more »

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Analysis: STR aims high with new car

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1124 views )

The new Toro Rosso STR8 is set for major aerodynamic changes as the year progresses after the team focused on mechanical improvements with its launch-spec car. read more »

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McLaren's Michael expects closer grid in 2013

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1467 views )

McLaren's sporting director Sam Michael doesn't expect the order to change at the front of the grid, with McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari leading the way. He does... read more »

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Fernando Alonso proud of 2012 season

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 647 views )

The runner-up in his own words. “I score this season a 10! If we had to repeat these twenty races I would change nothing done by the team or yours truly: no mistakes,... read more »

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Vergne taken out by suspension failure

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Jean-Éric Vergne was the first retirement in Austin, pulling off the circuit with broken suspension. Unlike in Saturday practice, when the Frenchman had damaged his... read more »

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Mechanical work and aero-mapping for Red Bull

over 12 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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With just a short respite after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing was back at the Yas Marina Circuit today for the 2012 Young Driver Test. Red Bull Junior driver... read more »

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McLaren impressed with Magnussen's progress

over 12 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The morning’s session was spent acclimatising Kevin Magnussen to his first run in the McLaren Formula 1 car. That meant a focus on a suite of gradual set-up changes, firstly to... read more »

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Aero work for van der Garde and Caterham

over 12 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 902 views )

During the first day of the young driver test at the Abu Dhabi Circuit, Giedo van der Garde got behind the wheel of the Caterham CT01#02. The Dutchman completed 57 laps and was... read more »

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Abu Dhabi GP: Race notes - HRT

over 12 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 705 views )

Unfortunate mechanical failure meant that Narain lost his steering in the worst moment and he suffered an accident with Nico Rosberg. read more »

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Dejected Hamilton looking to last two races

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1136 views )

Lewis Hamilton was left dejected after another mechanical failure cost him victory in Abu Dhabi. The British driver had led the opening twenty laps before crawling to a halt... read more »

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Hamilton: It was a good race to watch

over 12 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 601 views )

Lewis Hamilton admits he was happy with his performance in Abu Dhabi after a mechanical failure saw him watch most of the race from the sidelines... read more »

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Raikkonen takes thrilling Abu Dhabi win

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 803 views )

Kimi Raikkonen finally won a race in 2012 in a stunning Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Finn took advantage of a poor start from Mark Webber to leap up to second place at the start.... read more »

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More mechanical woe for HRT

over 12 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 713 views )

Pedro de la Rosa's retirement from the Korean Grand Prix completed a tough weekend for the HRT team. read more »

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Button gearbox issue ruled out

over 12 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 582 views )

Jenson Button is to stick with the same gearbox he used in the Japanese Grand Prix, after McLaren was able to rule out any mechanical problems with the unit read more »

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Double DNF disappoints Williams

over 12 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1050 views )

After showing promising pace throughout the entire weekend, Williams F1 failed to get a car to the finish. Both Maldonado as well as Senna suffered from mechanical failures on... read more »

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The car wouldn’t decelerate, says Schumacher

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 670 views )

Michael Schumacher believes a mechanical problem may have been the root cause of his crash with Jean-Éric Vergne in the Singapore Grand Prix. After the first Safety... read more »

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Schumacher thinks failure caused crash

over 12 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 601 views )

Michael Schumacher suspects a mechanical failure caused his collision with Jean-Eric Vergne during the Singapore Grand Prix. read more »

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2012 GP3 Series season review

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1140 views )

What a season of GP3 racing. The feeder series for GP2 excelled in its third season of existence as a ferocious fight for the title came down to the final few races; four... read more »

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Ferrari: 'Alonso lucky to finish Italian GP'

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1804 views )

Ferrari believe Fernando Alonso was lucky to finish the Italian Grand Prix in the position he did, after the team revealed that his car suffered heavy damage during his clash... read more »