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Mercedes has switched to safer F1 gearbox spec after Baku problems

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 981 views )

Mercedes has faith that there will be no repeat of the gearbox problems that have hit its cars in recent races, because it has now reverted to a safer older specification read more »

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Minor safety tweaks ahead of the British GP

over 7 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1522 views )

The FIA have confirmed several minor changes to the Silverstone circuit, aimed at making the track safer for the drivers. read more »

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Alexander Wurz Wants Safer Cars, Extreme Circuits

over 7 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 2168 views )

Former F1 racer and Chairman of the Grand Prix Driver's Association hoping that changes in the sport bring excitement to the fans. read more »

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Wurz: Make cars safer, tracks more extreme

over 7 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 2219 views )

Formula 1 should continue to improve the safety of cars and in turn race at "more extreme" circuits, according to former driver Alexander Wurz, who serves as… read more »

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FIA moves to reward 'safer' drivers

over 8 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1563 views )

Drivers who avoid collecting penalty points in FIA-organised categories will be rewarded with points towards their Formula 1 Super Licences, the governing body… read more »

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FIA introduces safer driver bonus points for Formula 1 superlicence

over 8 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1071 views )

FIA introduces safer driver bonus points for Formula 1 superlicence read more »

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'Safer' drivers to get Formula 1 superlicence boost in FIA tweak

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1669 views )

Racing drivers who avoid picking up penalty points in eligible FIA championships will receive help towards obtaining a Formula 1 superlicence read more »

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Drivers demand action after tyre blow-outs

over 9 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1094 views )

Nico Rosberg and Romain Grosjean have echoed Sebastian Vettel's calls for safer tyres following two blow-outs at the Belgian Grand Prix... read more »

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Ecclestone: Of course it's dangerous

over 9 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1338 views )

Lamenting the death of Jules Bianchi, Bernie Ecclestone says that whilst still dangerous, F1 is now safer than ever. read more »

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Swiss company proposes to airlift crashed F1 cars

over 10 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1133 views )

The Swiss helicopter company Air Zermatt has proposed to remove stranded Formula One cars from the race track by airlifting them away to a safer place, avoiding the presence of... read more »

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FIA plans yellow flag speed limit after Bianchi crash

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1410 views )

The FIA hopes to implement a yellow flag speed limit in light of Jules Bianchi's crash at the Japanese Grand Prix after an initial investigation found speed was a major... read more »

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Kvyat: Modern day drivers are real men

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 932 views )

Although Formula 1 is safer today than it was in yesteryear, Daniil Kvyat insists today's drivers are not wimp... read more »

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Webber calls taxi-ride penalty 'comical'

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2013 views )

Mark Webber has described the penalty he received for running onto the Singapore circuit to catch a lift from Ferrari's Fernando Alonso 'comical'. The Australian... read more »

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Warwick: Webber penalty not 'health and safety gone mad'

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1596 views )

Race steward Derek Warwick insists that, had Mark Webber hitched a lift back to the pits 'in a safer manner', then punishments would not have been... read more »

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Video: Grand Prix Insights - Helmet

over 11 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1001 views )

Helmets in Formula One have never been safer than they are today. Both Nico and Lewis always "put a lid on it!" Find out how far we've come since the days of... read more »

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Massa: New tyres are safer

over 11 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 812 views )

Felipe Massa believes the revised Pirelli tyres have proven to be safer than their predecessors after a three-day test at Silverstone... read more »

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Di Resta and Sutil to test for Force India

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1289 views )

Force India have signalled that they will put their race drivers, Paul di Resta and Adrian Sutil, behind the wheel during the Young Driver Test - at least for the majority of... read more »

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Fenley: It's safer for race drivers to test

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1236 views )

Force India deputy team principal Bob Fenley believes that Formula One teams should field their regular racing drivers at the forthcoming Silverstone Young Driver Test,... read more »

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Pirelli to be allowed restriction-free tests?

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 964 views )

The FIA is to relax the restrictions on in-season testing in a bid to help Pirelli produce safer tyres following the drama of the British Grand... read more »

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McNish: 'Hamilton being favoured by Mercedes'

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1997 views )

Allan McNish believes Mercedes are pinning their hopes on Lewis Hamilton to deliver a championship, rather than Nico Rosberg. The Scot, who drove for Toyota in 2002, says the... read more »

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With hindsight Pirelli would have brought softer tyres

over 12 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 776 views )

Pirelli says it could have brought soft and super-soft tyres to this weekend's United States Grand Prix, but at the time it made its decision it opted for the safer option... read more »

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204 fewer pitstops in 2012

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 980 views )

There have been 204 fewer pitstops this year compared to the same period in 2011, an analysis by the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport shows. The report showed that, in the... read more »

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Tributes flood in for Sid Watkins

over 12 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1170 views )

The world of motorsport is in deep mourning on Thursday following the sudden passing of Sid Watkins. Long-time Medical Delegate for the FIA, ‘The Prof’... read more »

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Safety pioneer Sid Watkins dies aged 84

over 12 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1010 views )

Professor Sid Watkins, the neurosurgeon who did more than anyone to make Formula One a safer sport, has died at the age of 84 read more »

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Race winners talk road safety in Montreal

over 12 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 684 views )

Mark Webber and Pastor Maldonado team up to address safer driving issues in build-up to Canadian Grand Prix. read more »