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Hamilton sees F1 going electric in the future

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1143 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 5 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 690 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 »

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Bottas, Leclerc defend returning to Monaco between events

over 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Valtteri Bottas and Charles Leclerc have stressed that they did not endanger themselves or others by opting to return home in-between Formula 1 grands prix in Austria. Formula... read more »

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Ricciardo explains why some drivers didn't take the knee

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1292 views )

Daniel Ricciardo has revealed the reasoning behind some drivers opting not to take the knee in support of the Black Live Matter movement at the Austrian Grand Prix. read more »

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Renault confirms it will have no F1 engine upgrades throughout 2020

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 739 views )

Renault will not update its engine through the 2020 Formula 1 season after opting not to bring a new specification to Austria in a bid to cut costs read more »

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Renault furious at Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull as 'stupid' rule remains in F1

over 6 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1736 views )

Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul says a "stupid regulation" regarding drivers' starting tyres for races should be scrapped, lashing out at Formula 1's... read more »

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‘Kubica leaning towards Racing Point deal’

over 6 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1144 views )

Robert Kubica is reportedly set to snub Haas, opting instead to sign as Racing Point's reserve driver for the 2020 F1 season. read more »

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Hamilton didn't defend himself over Albon crash

over 6 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1606 views )

Lewis Hamilton opted not to face the stewards at the Brazilian Grand Prix over his late-race collision with Alexander Albon, instead opting to admit his guilt via a Mercedes... read more »

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Verstappen applauds ‘smart’ choice in Albon

over 6 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1022 views )

Max Verstappen says Red Bull made the right choice opting for the "very laidback" but "quick" Alex Albon as his 2020 team-mate. read more »

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Mercedes explain '50-50' Hamilton call

over 6 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1421 views )

Toto Wolff admitted Mercedes faced a "50-50 call" when opting to pit Lewis Hamilton from the lead towards the end of the Japanese GP, but stressed that Valtteri... read more »

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Why McLaren weren't interested in Ferrari engine deal

over 6 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1422 views )

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has explained that his company and Ferrari's rivalry in road car sales played a role in the Formula 1 team opting not to pursue the Scuderia as a... read more »

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Singapore GP: Race team notes - Red Bull

over 6 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 905 views )

With Mercedes opting to go longer, that gave Max track position with P3. From there he was able to manage the race extremely well despite the pressure from Lewis who was on a... read more »

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Haas confirm 2020 driver line-up

over 6 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 787 views )

Haas have confirmed that Romain Grosjean will retain his spot alongside Kevin Magnussen in their 2020 driver line-up, opting for the Frenchman ahead of Nico Hulkenberg. read more »

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Verstappen to start Italian GP from back of the grid

over 6 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 731 views )

Honda has confirmed that Max Verstappen will start the Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid, with Red Bull opting to take an upgraded engine on the Dutchman's car... read more »

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Hulkenberg rejected Renault contract, Prost reveals

over 6 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 838 views )

Alain Prost has revealed that Renault offered a contract to Nico Hulkenberg before opting to sign Esteban Ocon. read more »

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FP1: Vettel on fire in the German heat

over 6 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 870 views )

Sebastian Vettel topped FP1 for the German GP by a 0.25s over team-mate Charles Leclerc as the heat led to many opting for extremely slow cool down laps and a few near misses. read more »

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Ferrari to seek review of Vettel penalty

over 7 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1076 views )

It appears that rather than formally appealing the penalty handed to Sebastian Vettel in Canada, Ferrari is instead opting for the right to review the decision. read more »

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Porsche built and tested F1 2021 engine before opting against entry

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1484 views )

Porsche has built and tested an engine that would have been Formula 1 compatible and formed the basis of a 2021 entry had it committed to joining the world championship read more »

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New chassis for Ricciardo as Renault ‘play it safe’

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1099 views )

Daniel Ricciardo will have a new chassis for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix with Renault opting to replace it as a precautionary measure. read more »

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FIA splits Whiting’s role in Bahrain

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1522 views )

It has been said that Charlie Whiting will be difficult to replace with the FIA opting to use two people to cover his role at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »

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Introducing the Ferrari SF90

over 7 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1184 views )

Ferrari has taken the wraps off its 2019 contender, the SF90, the Italian team having gone down the Red Bull route and opting for a matte finish. read more »

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Red Bull set date to reveal 2019 car

over 7 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1081 views )

Red Bull have confirmed that the team's 2019 challenger will break cover on February 13, opting for the same day as both Mercedes and Racing Point. Red Bull's reveal... read more »

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Red Bull opting for pre-season roll-out

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 2752 views )

Red Bull will conduct a pre-season roll-out of their RB15 in the coming days, adamant the first day of testing is not the time to ensure everything works. read more »