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Di Resta: There were talks with McLaren

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Paul di Resta has revealed that he was a serious candidate to replace Lewis Hamilton at McLaren this season, before the team opted to sign Sergio Pérez from rivals... read more »

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We could have kept Hamilton, says Dennis

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Ron Dennis, former McLaren Team Principal and now Executive Chairman of McLaren Automotive, has revealed that the team could have retained Lewis Hamilton for the 2013 campaign,... read more »

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Ferrari picks separate designers for 2013/14

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Ferrari has opted to split the design focus of its 2013 and 2014 cars, with two separate designers picked to lead the respective programmes. Simone Resta is in charge of the... read more »

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Force India to launch car on February 1st

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Force India will launch its 2013 challenger at Silverstone on February 1st, the team confirmed on Tuesday. The outfit is the first to officially announce its launch date,... read more »

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Mark Gillan decides to leave Williams F1 Team

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Mark Gillan, who acted as Chief Operations Engineer at Williams, has opted to leave the team ahead of the 2013 Formula 1 season. The 44-year-old is hoping to dedicate more time... read more »

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Horner: I would not have kept Massa for 2013

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Red Bull team boss Christian Horner says he would not have retained Felipe Massa if he was in charge of Ferrari, with a range of rival drivers linked to the Brazilian's... read more »

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Hülkenberg 'ready' for lead role at Sauber

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Nico Hülkenberg says he 'feels ready' to take on the leading role when he moves to Sauber in 2013, with the German preparing to enter his third season... read more »

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Red Bull opted not to use new alternator at US GP

over 12 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

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Red Bull chose not to use a new specification of alternator last weekend in Austin, it has emerged. Engine supplier Renault's Magneti Marelli units have been troublesome... read more »

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Massa gearbox penalty best decision of the season

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1272 views )

Ferrari’s strategy was controversial and brutal, but for me it was the best tactical decision I have seen all year. In the end it worked a treat as Fernando Alonso... read more »

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Hülkenberg: Podiums the target with Sauber

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Nico Hülkenberg has set his sights on achieving podium finishes with Sauber next year, having opted to join the Swiss squad after a short spell at Force India. The... read more »

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Massa gets a grid penalty

over 12 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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In a move that some might see as gamesmanship, Felipe Massa has taken a five place grid penalty after Ferrari opted to change his gearbox. read more »

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HRT not confident of qualifying within 107%

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Pedro de la Rosa isn't confident of qualifying within the 107 per cent regulation for the United States GP after failing to do so throughout both practice sessions on... read more »

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With hindsight Pirelli would have brought softer tyres

over 12 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Pirelli says it could have brought soft and super-soft tyres to this weekend's United States Grand Prix, but at the time it made its decision it opted for the safer option... read more »

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Wholesale changes as Vettel faces pit-lane start

over 12 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 875 views )

The FIA has revealed that Red Bull Racing opted to make several component changes to Sebastian Vettel's RB8 following his qualifying setback on Saturday. read more »

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Vettel disqualified from qualifying, starts 24th

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Sebastiam Vettel has been disqualified from qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after he failed to return to the pits and then failed to provide the necessary fuel sample... read more »

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Ferrari plays curfew joker in last throw of title dice

over 12 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1047 views )

Ferrari has opted to use one of its free passes to break F1's strict curfew rules in a bid to update Fernando Alonso's car ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »

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Sauber: Hülkenberg will fit in very well

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Monisha Kaltenborn, Team Principal of Sauber, is confident that newly-signed driver Nico Hülkenberg will 'fit in very well' when he moves to the... read more »

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CVC postpone flotation

over 12 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 865 views )

Fans will have to wait until at least 2014 to get their hands on a share of the sport after CVC opted to delay the flotation of F1 until 2014... read more »

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Schumacher reprimanded for impeding others

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Michael Schumacher has been handed a reprimand for blocking others during free practice for the Korean Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver was found to have impeded the HRT duo of... read more »

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Japanese GP: Qualifying notes - HRT

over 12 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 716 views )

Today we opted for a different balance to yesterday to make the car more neutral, with less understeer, and we got it right. read more »

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Why has Schumacher quit now?

over 12 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 1139 views )

Michael Schumacher has made his second and in all likelihood final retirement from the sport of Formula One. The seven-time world champion has opted not to race on in 2013... read more »

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Lotus opt against running DDRS in Japan

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 989 views )

Lotus will once again remove the double-DRS system from their cars this weekend after running it during practice, but deciding against it for qualifying and the race. The... read more »

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Button to take grid penalty

over 12 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 804 views )

McLaren have opted to start both Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton with new gearboxes at the Japanese Grand Prix... read more »

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McLaren made Hamilton a 'very good' offer

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1262 views )

McLaren Team Principal Martin Whitmarsh has dispelled claims that his outfit failed to present Lewis Hamilton with a strong financial offer, insisting that the 2008 Champion... read more »

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Mistakes and tyres costing Senna

over 12 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 752 views )

Two mistakes in as many days have left Bruno Senna dangling at the wrong end of the grid, after his team opted to change his gearbox following his crash in qualifying. read more »