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FIA: Heavier standard parts prompted push for F1 weight increase

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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As part of the overhaul of the technical regulations ahead of the 2022 season, the minimum weight was increased by 752kg to 795kg due to the switch to heavier 18-inch wheels... read more »

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Why McLaren avoided F1 porpoising headache at first test

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1067 views )

That has inevitably prompted some interest about what it was on the MCL36 that seemed to be working so well to avoid the problem that affected everybody else.Much of the... read more »

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'Very harsh' lessons prompted Mazepin's charity push

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Nikita Mazepin immersed himself in charity initiatives as a result of learning some "very harsh" lessons away from the F1 circuit. read more »

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Hamilton plays down F1 exit talk after "stepping back" over winter

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The world champion disappeared from the public spotlight after losing the championship last year following the FIA's controversial handling of a late race safety car... read more »

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FIA "won't hesitate" to act on F1 2022 flexi-floor "abuse"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 797 views )

F1's all-new rules era this season has led to a shift to a more ground effect concept, with much more of a car's downforce generated by airflow running under the... read more »

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Norris reveals ‘experimenting’ with 2022 style in simulator

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 554 views )

Lando Norris says he has experimented with different driving styles in McLaren's simulator, wary of Daniel Ricciardo's relative struggles in 2021. Norris has spent... read more »

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Why F1 sims have won over their biggest sceptics

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 694 views )

On the one hand, it prompted some questions about the fairness of race drivers working in the sim at such a time, and giving their teams that extra edge just hours before the... read more »

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Honda quit F1 too early, says motorsport boss Yamamoto

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 553 views )

In October 2020 Honda announced it would pull the plug on its F1 programme after the 2021 season following seven years of supplying hybrid power units to first McLaren, and... read more »

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Norris: More people realised what Sainz is capable of in F1 at Ferrari

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 512 views )

Norris spent two seasons racing alongside Sainz at McLaren prior to the Spaniard's switch to Ferrari for 2021, where he partnered Charles Leclerc.Sainz enjoyed his most... read more »

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F1 personnel set for mandatory vaccination requirement in 2022

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 546 views )

While F1 chiefs have successfully pulled off two campaigns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and have been able to open up the grandstands and paddocks more recently, concerns about... read more »

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Latifi calls out social media abuse after Abu Dhabi finale

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Nicholas Latifi has strongly rebuked those who sent him personal threats in the aftermath of Formula 1's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and says that such a culture... read more »

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FIA launches probe into F1 Abu Dhabi safety car controversy

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 787 views )

The decision by F1 race director Michael Masi to only allow select backmarkers to unlap themselves behind the safety car, and restart the race one lap before the sporting... read more »

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Verstappen serene over Abu Dhabi F1 fallout as Red Bull 'did nothing wrong'

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1454 views )

The Dutchman clinched his maiden F1 drivers' crown at the Yas Marina circuit on Sunday, after a final lap safety car restart allowed him to overtake rival Lewis Hamilton... read more »

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Wolff defends new sponsor, apologises for any hurt

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 656 views )

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has defended its new partnership with a firm connected to the Grenfell Tower disaster, but has apologised for any hurt caused. Mercedes announced a new... read more »

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Haas bonus scheme idea prompted by real concern, says Mazepin

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 617 views )

A gruelling travel schedule with more regular triple-headers, allied to a 23-race calendar next year, has prompted a growing number of F1 regulars to look for job opportunities... read more »

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F1 world champion Alan Jones hails "true enthusiast" Frank Williams

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 937 views )

The recent passing of the legendary Formula 1 team owner has prompted a flood of tributes from around the motor racing world.The latest to pay his respects to Sir Frank is Alan... read more »

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Verstappen defends steering inputs in Brazil F1 battle with Hamilton

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 755 views )

The Red Bull driver's behaviour is under the spotlight in Qatar this weekend with Mercedes asking the FIA for a right to review its decision not to investigate the... read more »

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Red Bull to "keep an eye" on Mercedes rear wing after "mind-boggling" speed

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 873 views )

After being excluded from qualifying for a technical infringement, Hamilton recovered from 20th on the grid to finish fifth for Mercedes in the 24-lap sprint race at... read more »

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Falling temperatures prompted Sainz's F1 sprint soft tyre "gamble"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 745 views )

The Ferrari driver was one of nine drivers to choose to run on the red-walled rubber for the 24-lap race, with that number including eventual race winner Valtteri... read more »

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Why Mercedes changed Hamilton's F1 engine in Brazil

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 638 views )

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says concerns over degradation prompted the team to change Lewis Hamilton's engine at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.  read more »

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Mercedes fears over need for Hamilton F1 engine penalty receding

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 543 views )

The German manufacturer has been battling some durability issues with its internal combustion engine, which has prompted its own works team and customer squads to take grid... read more »

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Brown tattoo prompts Abiteboul to 'lock in' date for his own

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1028 views )

Zak Brown getting a tattoo of the Monza layout has prompted Cyril Abiteboul to finally honour his bet with Daniel Ricciardo, says the McLaren driver. read more »

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Alpine changed Alonso's engine in Austin for performance gain

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 982 views )

The double world champion will start from 19th on the grid at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday after his Alpine outfit elected to take an all-new power unit, forcing a... read more »

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Wolff challenge triggered Zak Brown's shock tattoo

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 957 views )

The wager came as the result of an Industry Leaders' Challenge begun by the Grand Prix Trust, a charity that helps support anyone who has worked in F1 and who has fallen... read more »

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Sainz: "Quite different" feeling of 2022 F1 cars an open secret among drivers

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 947 views )

F1 teams are still working on the designs of cars built to next year's all-new regulations, but have already put models in to their simulators.McLaren ace Lando Norris... read more »