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Verstappen felt like "a clown" at glitzy Las Vegas F1 opening ceremony

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1061 views )

Along with a drone show and musical performances, the event included a section during which the drivers emerged from giant boxes on the pit straight and were introduced to the... read more »

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Abiteboul blasts ‘selfish’ Ricciardo for early Renault F1 exit

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 543 views )

Ex-Renault Formula 1 team boss Cyril Abiteboul has criticised Daniel Ricciardo for deciding to depart the side only one year into their partnership, branding him... read more »

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F1 Brazilian GP: Verstappen fends off Norris for 17th win of 2023

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 625 views )

The world champion-elect had been able to successfully convert pole position into a win to double up on his sprint race triumph from Saturday, having beaten Norris once again... read more »

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Ferrari on the ‘safe side’ in Brazil to avoid repeat disqualification

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Ferrari has revealed that it has opted to stay on the "safe side" regarding its ride height in Brazil to avoid a repeat of the disqualification it suffered in the... read more »

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Verstappen beats Norris to Brazil Sprint race victory

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Max Verstappen prevailed ahead of Lando Norris on Saturday in Sao Paulo to claim the final Formula 1 Sprint race victory of 2023. The reigning World Champion usurped the... read more »

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Mercedes’ Chief Technical Officer Elliott quits team

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 875 views )

Mercedes' Chief Technical Officer Mike Elliott has left the team after more than a decade in senior positions. Mercedes announced on Tuesday that Elliott, who joined from... read more »

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Hamilton: "Sweet finesse" key to F1 Mexico GP runner-up charge

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 783 views )

Following a mid-race red flag caused by Kevin Magnussen crashing his Haas, Hamilton took to the restart from third spot with the medium tyre as Charles Leclerc and Verstappen... read more »

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Hamilton: F1 cars without plank checks "got away with it" in US GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1222 views )

The FIA only measured the planks of four cars after the race, and found that those of Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were illegal, leading to the disqualifications of the two... read more »

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Aston Martin confirm cause of ‘painful’ Alonso US GP retirement

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 934 views )

Aston Martin have confirmed that Fernando Alonso's retirement from the United States Grand Prix was caused by damage to a floor edge from the “brutal” track surface.... read more »

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Aston Martin knew bringing F1 upgrades to US GP sprint was a risky move

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 774 views )

The team struggled to optimise its latest updates after problems arose in FP1 at the US GP, after which the specification was fixed.That led to a disappointing qualifying... read more »

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Wolff accepts Mercedes had pace to beat Verstappen in US GP

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 610 views )

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has agreed with Max Verstappen's assumption that a strategy error cost the side the chance to beat Red Bull in the United States Grand... read more »

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Leclerc: Ferrari had "something wrong in our numbers" in F1 US GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 720 views )

Polesitter Leclerc was jumped by the faster-starting Lando Norris, who dived up the inside into Turn 1. He then lost out to Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen during the opening... read more »

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Horner explains why mandated F1 pitstops wouldn’t ‘make sense’

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 640 views )

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner claims implementing mandated pitstops into Formula 1 on a permanent basis wouldn't "make sense" for the series.... read more »

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Sargeant cleared after retiring from F1 Qatar GP with heatstroke

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1198 views )

Sargeant was one of several drivers suffering from severe dehydration and heatstroke during what has been described as the most physically demanding race in recent times.The... read more »

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Hamilton takes ‘responsibility’ for Russell Qatar clash

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 616 views )

Lewis Hamilton admits he is "happy to take responsibility" for the opening lap contact with George Russell that took him out of the Qatar Grand Prix. Hamilton was... read more »

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Russell ‘may have finished outside the points’ without Safety Cars

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 565 views )

George Russell believes he could have potentially dropped outside of the points places during the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Race without the intervention of the Safety Car.... read more »

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Mixed reaction to Andretti from drivers

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 582 views )

Clearly fearful for upsetting their bosses, the majority of F1 drivers opted not to comment today on the possibility of Andretti joining the sport in 2026. read more »

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Newey explains Red Bull decision to ignore Mercedes' "polar opposite" concept

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 855 views )

Red Bull F1 chief technical officer Adrian Newey has explained why he and his design team opted against studying Mercedes' "polar opposite" philosophy.  read more »

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Newey explains rejection of Mercedes ‘zeropod’ philosophy

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 829 views )

Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey has opened up on how he and his design team opted to reject the ‘zeropod’ design philosophy adopted by Mercedes. Red Bull has been... read more »

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James Vowles rejected Toto Wolff plea to give Mick Schumacher an F1 seat

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 929 views )

James Vowles reportedly opted against giving Mick Schumacher an F1 seat despite receiving data from Toto Wolff. read more »

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"I was protecting P2," admits Norris

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 705 views )

Like race leader Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris opted to "play it smart" in the final stages of the Singapore Grand Prix. read more »

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Leclerc opted for Soft tyre ‘last minute’ to aid Sainz victory hopes

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 574 views )

Charles Leclerc has revealed it was a "last minute" call by him to start the Singapore Grand Prix on the Soft tyre in order to boost his team-mate's chances of... read more »

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Ferrari: Monza F1 fight no less an "achievement" despite Red Bull approach

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 770 views )

While a number of outfits, including Ferrari, opted to bring bespoke aerodynamic designs for the high-speed Monza track, Red Bull went for a more low-key approach.With its RB19... read more »

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Vasseur: Ferrari allowed Sainz and Leclerc to race in F1 Italian GP for tifosi

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 496 views )

Sainz and Leclerc were running third and fourth after Red Bull's Sergio Perez had passed both drivers and moved into second.Vasseur opted not to tell the drivers to hold... read more »

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Verstappen clinches record-breaking win at Monza

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 493 views )

Max Verstappen overhauled the Ferraris to storm to a record-breaking 10th consecutive Formula 1 win at the 2023 Italian Grand Prix. Red Bull claimed a 1-2 finish as Sergio... read more »