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Alonso: 'Mercedes fast, not as bad as they make out' 

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 559 views )

Fernando Alonso says Mercedes have been overplaying their 2023 F1 car struggles after a strong performance at the Australian Grand Prix.  read more »

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Wolff: Mercedes 'open-mindedness' delivers 'a little bit of happiness'

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 978 views )

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is hopeful the Silver Arrows' qualifying performance at the Australian Grand Prix can provide "a little bit of happiness". read more »

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Sainz: Race focus also aided one-lap performance

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 813 views )

Carlos Sainz says Ferrari's focus on race performance assisted his one-lap speed in Australia, believing a top-three result was possible. Ferrari has endured a low-key... read more »

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Albon: Mastery of F1's tyre "dark art" key to Australian GP Q3 surprise

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1132 views )

The Williams driver proved to be one of the major surprises of a close fight for positions in Melbourne as he secured eighth place on the grid, just one spot behind... read more »

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'We want to do it right' - Mercedes rule out upgrades before Imola

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 577 views )

Mercedes will not be bringing any significant upgrades to improve the performance of their 2023 F1 car until at least the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.  read more »

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Wolff: No Mercedes upgrades before Imola in May | 'Don't expect a miracle'

over 3 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1264 views )

Toto Wolff says Mercedes will not bring any major upgrades to their cars before the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in May, warning that there will be no dramatic upturn in... read more »

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Norris backs tough choices McLaren had to make

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1024 views )

A review conducted by team principal Andrea Stella at the request of CEO Zak Brown has led to the departure of erstwhile McLaren technical director James Key.The team is... read more »

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"Maybe it stung Hamilton a bit"; "Russell is standing his ground"

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 933 views )

Lewis Hamilton's inability to find a setup which delivers performance, as George Russell has done, is a "concern" for Mercedes, says Karun Chandhok. read more »

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Explaining the aero innovation teams are COPYING from Mercedes

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 805 views )

The Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W14 hasn't yet provided the jump in performance over 2022's W13 that many, notably Lewis Hamilton, were looking for. read more »

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Stella: New McLaren technical structure will "unleash" potential

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1012 views )

Erstwhile technical director James Key has departed McLaren, leaving a three-pronged new arrangement headed by three technical directors, namely Peter Prodromou (aerodynamics),... read more »

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Hamilton details struggles with W14, unhappy with Mercedes seat position

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 703 views )

Lewis Hamilton has revealed the seat position in Mercedes' 2023 F1 car is one of biggest reasons for his early performance struggles.  read more »

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Hamilton calls out position of W14 cockpit for giving "worst feelings"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1199 views )

While the team has solved the porpoising and bouncing that underlined its 2022 fall to third, the fixes have exposed an underlying ground-effects concept that fundamentally... read more »

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Russell rejects Hamilton claims over Jeddah setup | 'No luck at all'

over 3 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 855 views )

George Russell has rejected Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton's claims that his superior performance at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was based on luck. read more »

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McLaren planning "B-spec" upgrade before F1 summer break

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1307 views )

McLaren started the 2023 season with a draggy car after taking the wrong direction in floor development last winter.In a tight midfield the team is yet to score point, although... read more »

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Video: Can Sleep Really Help an F1 Team Go Faster?

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1051 views )

It takes a huge amount of work from so many people to design, build and run our @F1 car. ? And making sure our drivers and team members can work at their best – from a mental... read more »

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Mercedes' Toto Wolff: "The progress we saw in Saudi Arabia was encouraging"

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1072 views )

Mercedes showed improved performance during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend, and Toto Wolff wants more of the same this weekend in Australia. read more »

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The Red Bull brake system tweaks playing a key part in its F1 success

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 739 views )

Brake systems are an area of constant development as teams attempt to reduce weight, improve heat dissipation and increase the car's overall stopping performance. Red Bull... read more »

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Australian GP: Preview - McLaren

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 942 views )

We're determined to improve the car and unlock as much performance as possible throughout the season. The season is long and there will be plenty of opportunities. read more »

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Alpine Amongst Those Surprised by Aston Martin's 2023 Pace Jump - Alan Permane

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 913 views )

Aston Martin's 2023 performance improvements have come as a surprise to many, including Alpine's Sporting Director Alan Permane. read more »

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Carlos Sainz dissatisfied with performance in Jeddah: "We know the car is not where we want it to be at the moment"

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1376 views )

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc felt that SF-23 didn't meet expectations for pace on race day at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. read more »

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Piastri: McLaren can be inspired by Aston Martin to find F1 pace

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1530 views )

Oscar Piastri says McLaren can take inspiration from Aston Martin's leap in performance over the winter break as it looks to make improvements going forward. McLaren has... read more »

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De Vries 'not satisfied' with lacklustre Saudi Arabian GP showing

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1148 views )

AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries has voiced his frustrations with his performance at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. read more »

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No shame in copying Red Bull F1 car concept says Mercedes

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 788 views )

The German car manufacturer is currently evaluating a change of direction for its W14 car after realising that its 'zeropod' idea is not going to deliver the... read more »

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Why McLaren's revamp is not just about its 2023 F1 car struggles

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1584 views )

It often happens in F1 that lacklustre performance from a new car triggers the departure of the senior technical figures that pulled it together.But in McLaren's case, the... read more »

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Ocon: Alpine "can't be satisfied" with current F1 pace

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 617 views )

Ocon and team-mate Pierre Gasly were both left asking for more performance after they finished eighth and ninth in the Saudi Arabian GP.The two cars ran a few seconds apart for... read more »