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Penalty points system approved for '14

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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A new driver penalty points system has been given the go-ahead for the 2014 season following it's approval by the World Motor Sport Council on Friday. The new system will... read more »

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Parr: 'Customer cars would mark the end of F1'

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Ferrari made a fresh bid to introduce customer cars to Formula 1 during a meeting of all 11 teams during the Canadian Grand Prix, and once again, the idea was quickly... read more »

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Webber at risk of penalty after reprimand

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1409 views )

Mark Webber is at risk of being penalised after he was given his second reprimand of the season in Canada on Friday. Should he receive another, he will face a 10-place grid... read more »

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Webber, Bottas reprimanded for yellow flag infringement

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1148 views )

Mark Webber and Valtteri Bottas have been reprimanded for failing to ‘make a significant reduction in speed while double waved yellow flags were displayed in Turn... read more »

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Tech briefing: how DRS can go wrong

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1028 views )

Ferrari suffered an unusual problem with Fernando Alonso's car in the Bahrain Grand Prix, when the rear wing flap became stuck open when the Drag Reduction System (DRS)... read more »

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Sauber to experiment with passive DRS

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Sauber have confirmed they will experiment with a passive drag reduction system during pre-season testing. Whilst the double-DRS system used by Mercedes last season has been... read more »

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Teams reduce carbon emissions by 7%

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1602 views )

Formula One teams managed to reduce their overall carbon emission output between 2009 and 2011 by seven per cent, according to figures from the Formula One Teams'... read more »

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F1 teams cut carbon emissions

over 13 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1321 views )

An independent audit reveals that F1 teams achieved a seven per cent reduction in carbon emissions in the first two-years of a new green initiative. read more »

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Sauber pushing for F1 cost reduction

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1341 views )

Formula One veteran Peter Sauber singled out a cost reduction for teams as the sport’s main challenge in the current era. Sauber, who relinquished the role of team... read more »

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FIA wants two DRS zones in most tracks

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 869 views )

The FIA is committed to providing two DRS zones at as many tracks as possible next year to ensure that rule changes do not result in a reduction in overtaking. read more »

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FIA to limit DRS in qualifying next year

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 914 views )

In 2013, the use of the drag reduction system will be limited to the same area as in the race throughout the entire race weekend. Charlie Whiting has today confirmed that the... read more »

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FIA to restrict use of DRS from 2013

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1094 views )

Formula 1 governing body the FIA will restrict the use of the Drag Reduction System (DRS) from the 2013 season onwards, meaning drivers will only be able to deploy the device... read more »

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2013 DRS to be limited during qualifying

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1188 views )

The FIA's Charlie Whiting has confirmed that the drag-reduction-system (DRS) will be limited during practice and qualifying. At present the system can be used whenever and... read more »

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Single DRS zone for inaugural Austin race

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1351 views )

The United States Grand Prix will feature a single drag-reduction zone, the governing body has confirmed. Formula One will return to the USA for the first time in five... read more »

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Villeneuve no fan of DRS

over 13 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 1044 views )

Jacques Villeneuve has admitted he is no fan of 'DRS', the moveable rear wing innovation that for the past two seasons has made passing much easier in formula one.... read more »

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FOM confirm two DRS zones for Abu Dhabi

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1292 views )

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will once again feature two independent drag reduction zones as Formula One Management (FOM) look to increase the amount of overtaking. The first zone... read more »

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Double-DRS remains for Italian GP

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1090 views )

The Italian Grand Prix will once again feature two drag reduction zones in similar locations to the 2011 race, though a little shorter. The first zone is located between the... read more »

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Valencia seeks redrawing of financial terms

over 13 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 923 views )

Valencia's regional authority is hoping to negotiate a reduction in the amount the city pays to host F1 ahead of a potential race share with Barcelona. read more »

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Identical DRS zone for Hungarian GP

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1234 views )

The 2012 Hungarian Grand Prix will feature an identical drag-reduction zone as at last years event, the FIA has confirmed. The activation zone starts 70 metres after the apex... read more »

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FIA confirms single DRS zone for German GP

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1036 views )

The FIA has confirmed that the German Grand Prix will feature a single drag-reduction zone between turns four and six. It's the first time DRS has been used at the... read more »

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Singapore agrees five-year contract extension

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1468 views )

The Singapore night race looks likely to remain a feature on the calendar until at least 2017, after Bernie Ecclestone confirmed that new terms have been agreed with the... read more »

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FIA bans DRS under yellow flag conditions

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1596 views )

The FIA has banned the use of the drag-reduction-system under yellow flag conditions, following the confusion over Michael Schumacher's use of the system at the European... read more »

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Silverstone DRS remains unchanged

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1272 views )

The British Grand Prix will have just a single drag-reduction zone, as it did in 2011, located along the Wellington straight. The zone remains unchanged from 2011. The... read more »

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Belgium hoping to retain GP with new deal

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1635 views )

The Belgian Grand Prix at the fan favourite of Spa-Francorchamps could be set to secure an extended contract which would see the event remain on the calendar every year until... read more »

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Schumacher escapes penalty for DRS use

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1414 views )

Michael Schumacher has escaped punishment for using his DRS under yellow flag conditions during the European Grand Prix. The stewards found the seven-time world champion to... read more »