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Tost opens door to Ricciardo AlphaTauri drive - on one condition

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 523 views )

Franz Tost says Daniel Ricciardo could be an option for AlphaTauri in 2024, but only if Red Bull deem that their junior drivers are not ready to make the step up to F1.  read more »

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Ricciardo only an AlphaTauri F1 option if juniors are not ready

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 871 views )

Ricciardo is currently serving as reserve driver for Red Bull and AlphaTauri, and inevitably he has been mentioned in connection with a seat at the latter in 2024.However, the... read more »

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Hamilton suggests new car R&D deadline to level F1 playing field

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1070 views )

Hamilton is part of a Mercedes team that dominated the series and won seven drivers' titles from 2014-2020.He admits that such a position gives teams the option to stop... read more »

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F1 tyre tender "more complicated" as Pirelli faces Bridgestone competition

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 626 views )

The FIA recently opened the tender for the F1 tyre contract from 2025 to 2027, with an option for it to be extended by another year.Last week the selection process moved on to... read more »

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Video: F1's Downwash Aero Tech Explained

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1448 views )

The F1 season may have started off with various sidepod designs, from ramps to zero-pods to bathtubs and slidepods, but one design is prevailing as the strongest option in 2023... read more »

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"Concerned" Russell says F1 not ready for blanket-free tyres in 2024

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 592 views )

Tyre-warming blankets were originally meant to be banned from next season onwards, until the rules were later amended so that they will remain - but with the option for the FIA... read more »

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Russell's F1 future decided as Mercedes 'take up contractual option'

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 490 views )

Mercedes have reportedly taken up their option to extend George Russell's F1 contract by a year, keeping him until the end of 2025.  read more »

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'Balking' Wolff makes shock Verstappen claim despite Red Bull rivalry

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 662 views )

Toto Wolff has admitted Max Verstappen made a "good decision" in choosing to join Red Bull in 2014 but insisted the reigning world champion was never an option for... read more »

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Horner: Verstappen would have beaten Perez on same strategy

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 477 views )

The two drivers both had the option to run either a medium/hard or hard/medium one-stopper combination.From pole, Perez was in effect obliged to start on the medium as he... read more »

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Wolff admits Leclerc on Mercedes' 'long-term' radar

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 395 views )

Toto Wolff has admitted that Mercedes are interested in Charles Leclerc, but only view the Ferrari F1 driver as a possible "long-term" option. read more »

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F1 abandons LED wheel cover plan for 2024

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 364 views )

The idea of cars running LED wheel covers to display extra information to fans has been considered for several years, and the option was even there in the rules for them to be... read more »

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Williams not wedded to Mercedes for 2026 F1 engine supply

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 466 views )

Williams currently uses Mercedes PUs but has the option to switch to another partner when the new regulations come in.In theory, Mercedes might be obliged to part company with... read more »

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FIA launches tender for F1 tyre supplier from 2025

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 468 views )

The FIA has officially launched the Invitation of Tender for the Single Supply of race tyres for the Formula 1 World Championship from the 2025 season. The tender covers 2025... read more »

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McLaren's Piastri "surprised" by Gasly contact damage in Saudi Arabian GP

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 765 views )

Piastri damaged the right side of his wing when he touched Gasly's Alpine at the exit of Turn 2, and just a few hundred metres later debris flew off the Australian's... read more »

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Saudi Arabian GP: Qualifying team notes - Pirelli

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 431 views )

From a strategy point of view, all the data collected so far this weekend confirms a one-stopper as being the quickest option, with only small differences between the three... read more »

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Alpine CEO addresses Ocon second driver remark

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 565 views )

Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has clarified previous comments he made stating Esteban Ocon represented "an excellent second driver" option for the team. Ocon returned to... read more »

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Drugovich to make F1 debut for Aston if Stroll is unfit for Bahrain

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1072 views )

The Silverstone team says that it will give the Canadian "every chance" to compete in the opening race of the season after a cycling accident forced him out of the... read more »

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Vettel could be option for surprise Aston Martin F1 return

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 649 views )

Stroll missed pre-season testing in Bahrain after sustaining injuries during a cycling incident while training in Spain.Krack insisted that Stroll remains the Plan A and that... read more »

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Red Bull mulling the future of AlphaTauri

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 485 views )

Under its new management, Red Bull's parent company is considering the future of AlphaTauri with one option being to sell the Faenza-based outfit. read more »

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Horner proposes idea of fourth US F1 race in New York

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 521 views )

Christian Horner has supported the proposal of a fourth Formula 1 race in the United States and the Red Bull Team Principal has earmarked the streets of New York as a viable... read more »

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Zhou: Less pressure this year after "nervous" start in 2022

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 425 views )

Zhou says that he never felt more nervous than he did before his first Grand Prix start in Bahrain last year, a race in which he scored a point with 10th place.As the only... read more »

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Gulf looking at full F1 livery option with Williams

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 443 views )

After Gulf's sponsorship deal with McLaren came to an end last year, the oil giant has switched to the Williams team - with its logos appearing on the rear wing and nose... read more »

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FIA president calls for ‘common sense’ amid $20b F1 buyout rumour

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 748 views )

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says that any potential suitor interested in buying Formula 1 should consider "the greater good" of the sport and apply... read more »

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McLaren not worried about losing Norris to F1 rivals

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 547 views )

Norris is under contract until the end of 2025, after signing a fresh deal earlier this year.However, the departure of McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl to Sauber has... read more »

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Copying Ferrari/Red Bull F1 sidepods never an option for Mercedes in 2022

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 493 views )

The German car manufacturer went completely its own route for 2022, adopting a 'zero sidepod' solution on the W13, which was very different to the downwash Red Bull... read more »