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Leclerc confident Ferrari’s ‘tricky’ set-up will help in race

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 409 views )

Charles Leclerc says he hopes Ferrari can fight for a podium finish at Formula 1's Turkish Grand Prix after opting for a low downforce set-up. Leclerc struggled during the... read more »

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"I will get my chance," says Norris

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 600 views )

Opting not to put a famous 1-2 at risk, Lando Norris is confident that he will get his opportunity to shine. read more »

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Verstappen backs Albon to succeed in "less pressured environment"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 750 views )

Albon was dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2020 after one-and-a-half seasons as Verstappen's team-mate, with the team opting to bring in Sergio Perez as his... read more »

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Schumacher: Points would be "amazing bonus" in F1 rookie season

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 931 views )

Reigning Formula 2 champion Schumacher moved up to F1 with Haas for 2021, but the team expected to struggle after opting against developing its car for this season, instead... read more »

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'Right decision' or 'mistake'? Merc, Hamilton on bizarre solo start

over 2 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 969 views )

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists his team "did absolutely the right thing" when opting not to pit Lewis Hamilton after the early Hungarian GP red flag, despite the... read more »

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Why F1's battle of the rear wings is becoming even more intricate

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 794 views )

At several grands prix, the two outfits - and indeed even the drivers within them - have opted to go in different directions.It's been a balancing act between opting for a... read more »

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Mercedes explains why it won't ditch 'barn door' rear wing

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1007 views )

The German car manufacturer has seen Red Bull win the last four F1 races, with one of its rival's key advantages being the edge it has on the straights.Red Bull's... read more »

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‘Close the damn door’ - Rosberg surprised by Hamilton’s defence

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 960 views )

Nico Rosberg described Lewis Hamilton’s defence against Max Verstappen “soft” after he relinquished the lead of the French Grand Prix on the penultimate lap of the race.... read more »

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Pierre Gasly: "We just need to put it all together across the whole weekend"

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 831 views )

Pierre Gasly finished seventh in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix despite opting to start on the full-wet tyre, a decision that was quickly proven to be the incorrect choice. read more »

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Wolff explains why Bottas shouldn't be upset with strategy

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 906 views )

Bottas finished a distant third behind winner Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, opting to take a third pitstop near the end of the race to claim the point for the... read more »

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F1 drivers free to take a knee on 2021 race grids

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1682 views )

Last year, F1 drivers were given a platform to display their anti-racism stance with a special time set apart during the moments on the grid before the start.But the gesture of... read more »

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Bottas returns Mercedes to the top on second day of Bahrain F1 test

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 527 views )

The afternoon gsession ot off to a slow start in Sakhir, with most teams initially opting for longer runs.Alfa Romeo's Antonio Giovinazzi was the first driver to improve... read more »

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F1 pre-season testing - 17 drivers to feature on day one

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 444 views )

Formula 1 pre-season testing begins this morning and will feature 17 different drivers across the day with only three teams opting not to change driver in the lunch break. read more »

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F1 to bring back Virtual GPs with charity prize fund

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 751 views )

Formula 1's Virtual Grands Prix will return this winter with charity prizes on offer for the competing teams. Formula 1 launched an eight-event virtual series during the... read more »

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Button reveals he ‘almost’ signed for Ferrari in 2013

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 579 views )

Jenson Button has revealed that he almost made a switch to Ferrari for the 2013 Formula 1 season before opting to remain at McLaren. Button spent the last seven years of his F1... read more »

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Delighted Leclerc explains decision to abandon Sakhir GP Q3 early

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 535 views )

Charles Leclerc has explained his decision to get out of his car and end Formula 1 qualifying for the Sakhir Grand Prix early after opting for a single Q3 run read more »

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Perez opting against taking F1 reserve role in 2021 if he can't land race seat

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 818 views )

Sergio Perez has downplayed his preferences of accepting a Formula 1 reserve drive in 2021 after he leaves Racing Point read more »

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Memories of China 2007 prevented Hamilton's late F1 Turkish GP stop

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 983 views )

Newly-crowned Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton said he "learned my lesson" from his 2007 Chinese GP pitlane faux pas in opting against a late pitstop during... read more »

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Gasly to start from back of grid

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 475 views )

Istanbul stewards rule that Pierre Gasly will start today's Turkish Grand Prix from the back of the grid, despite his team ultimately opting not to change his engine. read more »

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Heartbroken Bottas resents Q3 strategy after missing out on pole

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 844 views )

Valtteri Bottas was left with regret after opting against logging multiple flying laps on the medium tyre in the final stage of the Portuguese Grand Prix qualifying as the Finn... read more »

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Bottas regrets single lap Q3 run plan in F1 Portuguese GP qualifying

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 512 views )

Valtteri Bottas says he regrets opting for just a single lap run in his final qualifying effort at the Portuguese Grand Prix after losing pole position to Lewis Hamilton read more »

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Hamilton sees F1 going electric in the future

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 744 views )

Six-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton believes the championship is likely to move towards electric power into the future. Formula 1 regulations have gradually... read more »

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Verstappen’s Hard tyre had ’50 little cuts’

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 966 views )

The front-left tyre removed from Max Verstappen's Red Bull RB16 during the closing stages of Formula 1's British Grand Prix had "about 50 little cuts",... read more »

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Sainz: ‘Too early’ to tell if I will regret Ferrari move

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 809 views )

Carlos Sainz says it is “too early” to tell if he will regret his decision to switch from McLaren to Ferrari for the 2021 Formula 1 season. With Ferrari opting not to renew... read more »

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Some F1 drivers take a knee, while others stand

over 3 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 475 views )

Lewis Hamilton was joined in taking a knee by a number of his fellow drivers ahead of F1's second race of the season at the Styrian GP, with some drivers again opting to... read more »