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Renault's Cyril Abiteboul: "The balance between performance and reliability was not good"

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1407 views )

Aside for the victory for the Renault-powered Max Verstappen, it was a nightmare weekend for the French manufacturer, with mechanical problems for the other five... read more »

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Mexican GP: Why F1 is braced for 2017's toughest race yet

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1452 views )

Formula 1 drivers are bracing themselves for the toughest mechanical challenge of the season in the Mexican Grand Prix, which is set to take a toll on engine and brake cooling read more »

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Gasly gets another penalty, FP3 woe

over 7 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1558 views )

Pierre Gasly's Mexican Grand Prix prospects have been dealt a further setback due to an impending 10-place grid penalty, which was followed by more mechanical… read more »

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2017 F1 cars 20mph quicker through fastest corners than last year

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 833 views )

Formula 1's fastest corners are up to 22mph faster this season, thanks to the increase in downforce and mechanical grip produced by the 2017 generation of cars read more »

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‘Tough’ for Max Remain Motivated due to Reliability Issues - Jos Verstappen

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1147 views )

A sixth retirement in twelve races, and the fourth due to a mechanical issue makes it extremely hard for Max Verstappen to remain motivated and committed to Red Bull Racing,... read more »

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Super sub di Resta impresses for Williams

over 7 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1164 views )

Paul di Resta says he can't be too downbeat by his mechanical DNF for Williams having impressed as an 11th-hour stand-in for Felipe Massa. read more »

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Technical Issues Hurt Both of Palmer's Friday Practice Sessions

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1675 views )

Mechanical issues cut Jolyon Palmer's running in each of the Friday free practice sessions in preparation for his home grand prix at Silverstone. read more »

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Max Verstappen: "No issues so far, I'm happy about that"

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1840 views )

Max Verstappen is pleased that his car made it through both free practices without suffering any mechanical issues. read more »

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Hamilton's recent performances deserved more Wolff

over 7 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1588 views )

Toto Wolff feels Lewis Hamilton has been dealt an unlucky run of mechanical issues but admires his calmness and maturity as he prepares for Silverstone. read more »

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Alonso backs Webber's call for power unit penalty changes

over 7 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1262 views )

Fernando Alonso agrees that it is unfair for drivers to be hit with a grid drop penalty for mechanical problems out of their control. read more »

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Daniel Ricciardo says Max Verstappen must 'keep his chin up'

over 7 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1836 views )

Daniel Ricciardo has urged teammate Max Verstappen to "keep his chin up" after suffering a spate of frustrating mechanical failures in the first half of season 2017.... read more »

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Webber: ‘Ridiculous’ grid penalties have to go

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1655 views )

Ex-Formula 1 driver Mark Webber wants grid penalties to be scrapped, especially those that punish the driver for mechanical issues. read more »

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Webber wants end to Formula 1 grid penalties for component changes

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1044 views )

Former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber says he would prefer to see teams docked constructors' championship points rather than handing drivers grid penalties for mechanical... read more »

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Full Potential being hindered by Toro Rosso mechanical issues - Kvyat

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2591 views )

After a third race-ending mechanical failure in just eight races, Daniil Kvyat admits to being frustrated that he cannot realise his full potential this season. read more »

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P3: Merc ahead, rivals suffer

over 7 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1661 views )

Valtteri Bottas set the fastest time in Practice Three for the Azerbaijan GP as Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen suffered mechanical problems. read more »

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Honda's Yusuke Hasegawa: "We cannot stay in our current position"

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1672 views )

More mechanical woe hit Honda and McLaren in Canada, with Fernando Alonso losing tenth place with just two laps to go thanks to a power unit failure. read more »

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Stoffel Vandoorne: "We should be able to improve our position"

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2317 views )

The Belgian suffered a spin during his FP2 Ultrasoft qualifying simulation, and then saw his session ended with more mechanical issues. read more »

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Max Verstappen: "The updates seem to have given us something a little extra"

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1993 views )

A mechanical issue ended his session early but Max Verstappen feels Red Bull are not as far off the pace in Canada as they expected to be. read more »

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FP2: Raikkonen fastest, double Red Bull retirement

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1689 views )

Kimi Raikkonen broke into the 1:12 barrier in FP2 for the Canadian Grand Prix, while both Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo saw their sessions cut short with mechanical issues. read more »

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Renault’s Abiteboul “feels sorry” for Palmer after Russian GP troubles

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2673 views )

With his Russian Grand Prix weekend plagued with mechanical problems, Renault Sport Formula 1 Team "feels sorry" for Jolyon Palmer. read more »

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Renault F1 team feels sorry for Palmer after Russian GP problems

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1116 views )

Renault Formula 1 managing director Cyril Abiteboul "feels sorry" for Jolyon Palmer and his team after the British driver's mechanical problems over the Russian... read more »

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Pierre Gasly: "It was great to be in a Formula 1 car again"

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1230 views )

Another mechanical issue affected Red Bull Racing during Wednesday's final day in Bahrain, but Pierre Gasly still managed to complete 65 laps. read more »

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Valtteri Bottas: New cars require different driving style

over 7 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1101 views )

Valtteri Bottas says the new generation of Formula One cars require a different driving style. This year's cars have more downforce and more mechanical grip than their... read more »

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Nico Hülkenberg: "I feel that the car has good promise"

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2982 views )

Nico Hülkenberg and Jolyon Palmer shared the day's running for Renault in Spain, but the latter suffered a second consecutive day of mechanical issues. read more »

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Honda concerns over unexplained mechanical issue

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1197 views )

Honda's plans to introduce a Melbourne-specification engine at the second Barcelona test could be hampered by an unexplained mechanical issue. read more »