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Vettel will wait for "more pace" before naming Aston Martin F1 car

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1004 views )

Four-time F1 world champion Vettel had traditionally given his cars a nickname on the eve of each new season after discussions with his engineers and crew.Vettel began the... read more »

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Mercedes explains decision to return to silver F1 livery for 2022

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 671 views )

Mercedes has traditionally raced in silver throughout its racing history, leading to the 'Silver Arrows' nickname. But the team swapped to a black design ahead of the... read more »

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Max gives Perez new nickname after Abu Dhabi heroics

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 726 views )

There is a new "minister of defence" at Red Bull, and his name is Sergio Perez. read more »

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The story behind Nico Rosberg's ‘Britney’ nickname

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 2311 views )

Max Verstappen referred to Nico Rosberg as "Britney" in the latest "Grill the Grid" episode, so we thought we would explain. read more »

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Steiner gifted Mazepin a spinning top to show his lighter side

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1038 views )

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner said he gifted driver Nikita Mazepin a spinning toy to show the Russian’s lighter side, amidst a lot of negative reaction on social media.... read more »

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'Mazespin' gift shows Mazepin not 'miserable young man' says Haas

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1115 views )

With the young Russian driver having taken on the nickname of 'Mazespin' inside the team after his run of incidents this year, Steiner made a surprise presentation on... read more »

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Schumacher tells story of ‘Rolex Ralf’ nickname

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 910 views )

Ralf Schumacher has told the story of how he became to be known as Rolex Ralf throughout his time as an F1 driver. read more »

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F1 Gossip: Raikkonen's secret nickname for his test debut

over 6 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1613 views )

The latest F1 gossip including Kimi Raikkonen's secret nickname at his first test, Lando Norris opens up about his rookie season and what Haas is banking on for Monaco... read more »

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Lewis Hamilton gets in on Daniel Ricciardo/Avocado meme

over 6 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1602 views )

Daniel Ricciardo earned himself a new nickname during the Australian Grand Prix weekend -- Lewis Hamilton is more than happy to keep the Danny Avocado meme alive. read more »

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Video: Kimi Raikkonen Interview | Beyond The Grid | Official F1 Podcast

over 6 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 2247 views )

We know how much Kimi means to F1 fans - so we're delighted to present the premiere episode of season 2 of Beyond The Grid, featuring your favourite Iceman. Tune in to... read more »

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Verstappen: ‘You have to be an a**hole on track’

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1154 views )

Max Verstappen has shrugged off his 'Mad Max' nickname, saying that you have be an "a**hole" on track to achieve anything. read more »

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Renault Sport celebrates 40 years in F1 with… a teapot!

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1429 views )

Legendary team owner Ken Tyrrell gave the RS01 the nickname "Yellow Teapot", 40 years on the French manufacturer releases a special celebration of their first car. read more »

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Video: 'Wall Of Champions' | 1999 Canadian Grand Prix

over 8 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1877 views )

Four drivers - three of them world champions - crashed into the now infamous Montreal wall during the 1999 race. A new nickname and F1 landmark was born... For more F1® videos,... read more »

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Top Five... Drivers to never win an F1 grand prix

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1581 views )

Following the death of Chris Amon on Wednesday, ESPN ranks the top five drivers to have never won a grand prix. 5. Nick Heidfeld Despite his "Quick Nick" nickname,... read more »

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Son of 'El Matador' comes of age

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 1909 views )

Carlos Sainz can now assume the nickname of his daredevil rally champion father, as F1 witnesses the season's most tenacious drive. read more »

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Video: #AskTheDriver - Russia - Episode 13/2015 - Sauber F1 Team

over 10 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1428 views )

It's the Russian Grand Prix! Felipe's preference regarding a nickname - Fred, Phil or anything else? Did Marcus ever have to pee during a race? Find out if... read more »

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Video: #AskTheDriver - Japan - Episode 12/2015 - Sauber F1 Team

over 10 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1285 views )

It's the Japanese Grand Prix! Listen to Marcus speaking Japanese! Which Pirelli compound is Felipe's favourite? What does Marcus miss most about not living in Japan... read more »

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Kimi Raikkonen becomes ambassador for Iceman drink

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1802 views )

He's known as a driver with a penchant for a post-race vodka or two, and now Kimi Raikkonen is the ambassador of an alcoholic beverage which shares his nickname - Iceman.... read more »

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Pastor unfazed by 'Crashtor' tag

over 10 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1911 views )

Pastor Maldonado has shrugged off his ‘Crashtor’ nickname - although the Venezuelan admitted he does feel "big pressure" from his vast sponsorship endorsement. read more »

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'Rocky' given Bulls promotion

over 11 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1904 views )

Sebastian Vettel’s long-time race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin – who is better known in F1 circles under his nickname ‘Rocky’ – will take on a new role at Red Bull from 2015 as... read more »

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‘The Proffessor’ Vs ‘The Sao Paulo Taxi Driver’

over 11 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1500 views )

Alain Prost disliked his nickname, "The Professor", probably because it focused on his intellect as a racer and distracted from the elegant and immaculately accurate... read more »

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Raikkonen Revealed: Getting close to the Iceman

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1550 views )

Iceman – the nickname given to Kimi Raikkonen by Ron Dennis at the beginning of the 2002 season – suits the 2007 Formula 1 World Champion perfectly. The Finnish star is most... read more »

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'Not crazy' Grosjean has learnt his lesson

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2089 views )

Romain Grosjean says he isn't 'crazy' after he earned the nickname 'first lap nutcase' following a bout of crashes in 2012. The Lotus driver showed... read more »

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Comeback ‘iceman’ planning long party after win

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 1233 views )

Kimi Raikkonen returned to the winner's circle in Abu Dhabi in his inimitable style. Once derided for being robotic and shy, the 2007 world champion is now widely loved... read more »

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Life is sweet for Custard

over 14 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 982 views )

Jerome d'Ambrosio's F1 mechanics have given him a flavoursome new nickname … Custard read more »