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Lauda would have done the same as Hamilton

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Niki Lauda has backed Lewis Hamilton's decision to ignore team orders during the Hungarian Grand Prix, insisting he would have done the same. Hamilton said he would only... read more »

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Drivers call for softer tyres

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 662 views )

A group of leading drivers have called on Pirelli to make their tyres softer, claiming the current tyres are too hard for the 2014 cars... read more »

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F1 drivers urge Pirelli to go softer

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 895 views )

A number of Formula 1 drivers have urged Pirelli to make its tyres softer, amid complaints the current rubber is too hard for the 2014 cars read more »

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Rosberg tops second practice in Malaysia

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 679 views )

Nico Rosberg set the fastest time for Mercedes during the second free practice session ahead of this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix. Rosberg's time of 1:39.909 was... read more »

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Teams vote in favour of new qualifying format

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1493 views )

A shake-up to the qualifying format has been given the go-ahead by all 11 teams on the grid, meaning it must now be approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council. That's... read more »

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Hamilton quickest as Red Bull's struggles continue

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1451 views )

Lewis Hamilton impressed on the third day of the second pre-season test to go quickest by some margin in his Mercedes W05. The Briton set his early pace, a 1:34.264 - under two... read more »

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Pirelli working to reduce marbles next season

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1245 views )

Pirelli are hoping they can reduce the amount of marbles that build-up off the racing line following complaints from the drivers. At present, the tyres shed small pieces of... read more »

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Mandatory two-stop rule to be discussed

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1125 views )

Formula 1 team principals will debate the idea of imposing a mandatory two-stop rule in 2014 after Pirelli suggested the idea in November, as reported by The F1 Times. The F1... read more »

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Vettel dominates rivals to claim seventh pole

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 986 views )

Sebastian Vettel flew to a seventh pole position for the Indian Grand Prix to give him the best possible chance of wrapping up the 2013 title before Abu Dhabi. However the... read more »

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Indian Grand Prix, Greater Noida - Qualifying times

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 860 views )

Sebastian Vettel claims third straight pole at Indian Grand Prix - but opted to qualify on the vulnerable softer tyre...     read more »

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Tyre management crucial at India

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 754 views )

Pirelli's choice to bring softer tyres to India has brought its desired effect, as it seems very unlikely that any will will be able to repeat last year's... read more »

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Pirelli select softer tyres for India

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 797 views )

The third Indian Grand Prix is set for this weekend, and after two years of nominating the hard and the soft compound at the Buddh circuit, this year Pirelli has opted to... read more »

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Q+A with Lotus' Alan Permane

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1219 views )

After a strong showing from Lotus F1 Team in Japan, Trackside Operations Director Alan Permane looks ahead to India, with a particular interest on the softer tyres available at... read more »

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Japanese GP: Practice notes - Lotus

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 669 views )

On the softer tyre we look competitive and we think we can expect to qualify well. Our long run pace also looks good so it's an encouraging start to the weekend. read more »

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Singapore GP: Preview - Pirelli

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 711 views )

The tyres we are bringing to Singapore this year represent a change from last year, when we went for supersoft and soft. This is because the tyres are generally softer across... read more »

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Vettel moves ahead in second practice

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 693 views )

Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber made a step forward during FP2 as drivers started to try out the softer tyres. While Vettel has reasonable advantage, the gaps behind second... read more »

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Pirelli announce compound choices

over 11 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 623 views )

Pirelli have confirmed that the hard and medium compounds will used at the Belgian and Italian GPs while they will go softer for the Singapore GP... read more »

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Pirelli to take softer tyres to Hungary

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 596 views )

Pirelli has decided to bring softer tyres to the Hungarian Grand Prix now that the construction of its products is changing. read more »

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Pirelli switches compounds for Hungary

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 979 views )

Pirelli will bring the soft and medium compound tyres to the Hungarian Grand Prix instead of the previously announced medium and hard combination. The supplier believes the two... read more »

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Pirelli going softer in Hungary

over 11 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 724 views )

Pirelli will reportedly make use of softer tyres at the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix than it had initially planned... read more »

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Pirelli tyres to be softer in Hungary

over 11 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 668 views )

Pirelli has decided to take softer tyres to the forthcoming Hungarian Grand Prix than it initially planned. read more »

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Hill: Hard tyre change will benefit Red Bull

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1400 views )

Damon Hill believes Pirelli's decision to change the hard compound tyre will benefit Red Bull more than any other team on the grid. The Milton Keynes based outfit has been... read more »

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F1 criticism is too extreme - Whitmarsh

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 723 views )

Formula 1 should not be too hard on itself over criticisms that its push for softer tyres has gone too far, says McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh read more »

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Pirelli not concerned by very high tyre wear

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 990 views )

Pirelli has rejected claims the soft tyre wasn't the right choice for the Chinese Grand Prix following complaints during second practice. Lewis Hamilton complained over... read more »

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Massa takes the lead in second practice

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 538 views )

Felipe Massa set the fastest time during the second free practice session at the Chinese GP weekend. The Brazilian was particularly impressive on the softer tyre while Mercedes... read more »