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

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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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 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1360 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 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1396 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 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1919 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 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2349 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 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1928 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 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1491 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 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 2193 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 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1892 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 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1254 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 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2811 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 9 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1915 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 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2002 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 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2602 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 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2276 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 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1873 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 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2850 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 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1297 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 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1504 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 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1314 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 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 3278 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 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1519 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 »

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Stoffel Vandoorne: "Every lap in the car is valuable"

over 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2246 views )

The McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team continue to struggle in Barcelona as Stoffel Vandoorne completed only 40 laps on Tuesday after more mechanical woes. read more »

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Video: A racing machine on the wrist

over 9 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 2092 views )

Relentless technical innovation, the quest for perfection, and a perpetual hunger for progress are the common factors that link McLaren-Honda and Richard Mille. Working... read more »

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Pirelli announces compound choices for opening races

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1325 views )

Pirelli has announced the tyre compound allocations for the first two races of the 2017 season. New wider tyres will be introduced next year aimed at increasing mechanical grip... read more »