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Four F1 teams to stay in Imola for Pirelli testing

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Italian company had been struggling to find slots in this year's busy calendar, with its focus as usual on the Tuesdays and Wednesdays after grand prix weekends.With... read more »

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The Ferrari diffuser tweak that offers clues to its F1 upgrade plans

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The pace has come despite the Maranello outfit not bringing any major developments to its F1-75 since the start of pre-season testing back in February.Team boss Mattia Binotto... read more »

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Ferrari believes Red Bull's Saudi F1 downforce choice "merits analysis"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Although there was little to separate the two cars in ultimate laptime at Jeddah last weekend, there were notable differences in how they performed at different sections of the... read more »

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Bottas feels "big responsibility" to be Alfa Romeo F1 leader

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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During five seasons with Mercedes Bottas took 10 wins and 58 podiums while Hamilton won four world championships.With Mercedes opting to bring in protege George Russell as... read more »

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McLaren MCL36 has on-track debut ahead of F1 testing

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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McLaren sent its 2022 Formula 1 car, the MCL36, out onto the track for the first time on Monday in Barcelona ahead of pre-season testing. Most teams have conducted a shakedown... read more »

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It's 'return to render', as AlphaTauri unveils revised livery

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 799 views )

Opting, like sister team Red Bull, to issue a number of inconclusive renders, AlphaTauri merely reveals a revised livery, and precious little else, at F1's latest launch. read more »

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Video: What Haas's VF-22 Launch Shows For F1's New Tech

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 801 views )

Haas became the first team to launch in the 2022 season with its new livery renders, unveiling the VF-22 livery for Formula 1's 2022 season. Out journalists Alex, Luke and... read more »

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Why Steiner let Haas F1 rookies "learn the hard way" in 2021

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Schumacher and Mazepin both graduated to F1 last year from Formula 2, joining Haas as part of an all-new line-up for the American team.Haas treated 2021 as a transition year,... read more »

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Why Pirelli's emergency F1 fixed supply rule looks set to stay

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 607 views )

Since the start of 2016, in a bid to add variability to each grand prix, teams were able to choose how aggressive they wanted to be with their tyre selection for grand prix... read more »

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McLaren reveals launch date for 2022 F1 car

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Woking outfit is the third team to reveal a launch date this far, with Aston Martin opting for 10 February and Ferrari naming 17 February.All three dates announced thus far... read more »

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Haas shocked at 2021 proximity to midfield

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 395 views )

Guenther Steiner has revealed his shock at how close Haas finished last season to the midfield despite opting not to develop its 2021 F1 challenger. read more »

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Vettel: Schumacher did "incredible job" with poor Haas F1 car

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 744 views )

Schumacher made his debut in 2021 after taking the 2020 F2 title in his second season but struggled to shine in F1 with an underperforming Haas outfit.Schumacher and teammate... read more »

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Shwartzman puts Haas on top as F1 post-season testing ends in Abu Dhabi

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 556 views )

Ferrari junior Shwartzman was the only young driver taking part in Wednesday's test running at the Yas Marina Circuit, with the remainder of the field using modified mule... read more »

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Haas drivers warned of limited spare parts after recent issues

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 568 views )

Haas rookies Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin have been warned that the team is "pretty low on parts" and that they must be cautious during the build-up to... read more »

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Steiner: Rivals’ engine penalties helping Haas duo learn

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 700 views )

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner says grid penalties for rivals are helping his rookies learn in terms of battling for positions at the start of Formula 1 races. Haas has spent... read more »

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Ocon believes he was one lap away from a puncture

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 516 views )

Esteban Ocon says he was just one lap away from sustaining a puncture after opting not to stop for fresh tyres at the Turkish Grand Prix. The Alpine driver stuck with the same... read more »

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Vettel explains dry tyre gamble in Turkish GP

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 593 views )

The Aston Martin driver was the first one to gamble for dry tyres in the tricky conditions at the Istanbul Park, opting to take on fresh mediums after 36 laps, with the track... read more »

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Why Leclerc's setup choice made for a "tricky" qualifying at F1's Turkish GP

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 777 views )

Charles Leclerc has admitted that Ferrari gambled on qualifying being dry after opting for a low downforce setup for Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix. read more »

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

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 481 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 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 690 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 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 861 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 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1046 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 3 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1095 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 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 937 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 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1136 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 »