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Masi: Verstappen grid swap offer completely 'normal'

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Masi caused some surprise at the Jeddah circuit on Sunday when, during the second red flag period, he offered Red Bull the choice of grid slot for Max Verstappen.With the Dutch... read more »

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Red Bull: Masi's grid swap offer like something from the "souk"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 818 views )

Ahead of the second red flag restart at the Jeddah circuit on Sunday, Masi spoke to Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley and asked the team if it wanted to move Max... read more »

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Red Bull "won't hesitate" to swap Verstappen's gearbox after crash

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1109 views )

Verstappen had looked on course to grab pole position at the new Jeddah circuit with a super-fast final lap in Q3 that appeared to put him clear of Lewis Hamilton.But he made a... read more »

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Wolff ‘rejected Bottas-Russell swap idea for final two races’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 548 views )

An idea to promote George Russell for this year's final two races was dismissed out of hand by Mercedes, according to a report. read more »

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Bizarre quirk of Qatar kerbs caused F1 problems, reckons Mercedes

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 773 views )

A number of drivers hit trouble over the Qatar weekend as they suffered car and tyre damage throughout the event.Charles Leclerc and Nikita Mazepin both had to swap chassis... read more »

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Hamilton: Brazil 'one of the best weekends' of my career

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 815 views )

Lewis Hamilton has hailed the Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend as one of the best events of his entire career. Hamilton won Sunday's race despite being issued with a series of... read more »

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Bottas not ruling out move to Ferrari: ‘You never know’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 641 views )

Swapping from Mercedes to Alfa Romeo, Valtteri Bottas says “you just never know” if Ferrari could be in his future. After five years with Mercedes, Bottas is off to Alfa Romeo... read more »

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Leclerc explains delay in team orders swap with Sainz in Mexican GP

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 743 views )

The Monegasque and his team-mate were locked in a tight fight with AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly throughout the Mexico City race as they battled for fourth spot.A strategy... read more »

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Alpine changed Alonso's engine in Austin for performance gain

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1008 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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Mercedes explains Hamilton’s engine swap, rather than full PU

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 528 views )

Mercedes has explained why it opted to fit Lewis Hamilton's car with a fresh Internal Combustion Engine, rather than an entirely new Power Unit, for this weekend's... read more »

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Merc feared ‘wrong’ call would cost Hamilton in Sochi

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 636 views )

From a delayed call to swap tyre compounds in qualifying to a quick one in the race, Mike Elliott says the Russian GP was a balancing act. read more »

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Sochi was ’60/40′ McLaren’s decision to make over Norris

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 685 views )

F1 managing director Ross Brawn feels that the McLaren team just about had authority over Lando Norris to decide on a late swap to inters. read more »

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Video: The Key Call Behind Norris' Pole | 2021 Russian Grand Prix

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 847 views )

Lando Norris claimed his first ever F1 Pole Position in tricky, changeable conditions in Sochi. Listen in as the critical decision to swap tyres is made. For more F1® videos,... read more »

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Williams set for 'bromance' swap when Albon replaces Russell

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 986 views )

Nicholas Latifi believes his positive relationship with the incoming Alex Albon will serve to push Williams forward in the new aerodynamic era of F1. read more »

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Mercedes considering Italian GP grid penalty to expand F1 power unit pool

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 695 views )

F1 teams are limited to just three engines for the 2021 campaign, but a number of outfits are already struggling to find a way to get through all the races without going over... read more »

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Honda call for rule change to swap damaged Verstappen PU parts

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 667 views )

Honda technical director Toyoharu Tanabe has called for a regulation change that would allow the Japanese manufacturer to change power unit parts damaged in Max... read more »

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Ferrari swaps Leclerc's chassis after Belgian GP practice crash

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 931 views )

Ferrari has been forced into a chassis swap on Charles Leclerc's Formula 1 car as a result of the accident damage he sustained in his Belgian Grand Prix practice crash. read more »

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Sainz would swap noisy engines for exciting races

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 762 views )

Carlos Sainz says the roar of F1 engines no longer gives him "goose bumps" like it used to - but insists the noise factor should not be "over-estimated". read more »

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Video: Ask Damon Special, Part 1! Murray Walker, Pre-Race Food, Helmet Swaps And More | F1 Nation Podcast

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1117 views )

In the first of two specials for the F1 Nation Podcast, 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill answers your questions! Featuring: 0:00 – We’re keeping The Champ busy this summer... read more »

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How would F1 have dealt with no cars on the grid?

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 783 views )

On the rapidly drying Hungaroring track, world champion and pole position man Lewis Hamilton was the only driver who elected not to dive into the pits to change from... read more »

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Video: How Red Bull Knocked Mercedes Off Balance In France | F1 Nation Podcast

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1109 views )

Merci beaucoup, Paul Ricard! Damon, TC and Pinks re-live a thrilling French Grand Prix and marvel at Red Bull’s winning strategy. Damon gives his take on Valtteri Bottas’ radio... read more »

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Hamilton hits out at di Resta's chassis "myth"

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 4654 views )

Having qualified alongside Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton was happy to dispel Paul di Resta's "myth" over Mercedes decision to swap its drivers chassis. read more »

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Rosberg finds Mercedes driver chassis swap ‘weird’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 685 views )

Nico Rosberg has said a chassis swap between drivers never happened once when he was at Mercedes, calling the plan a "weird" one. read more »

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Mercedes explains Hamilton-Bottas chassis swap 'myth'

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1051 views )

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has clarified details of the chassis switch between drivers Lewis Hamilton that took place ahead of the French Grand Prix in a bid to put to... read more »

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Hamilton calls out Sky over chassis swap ‘myth’

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2061 views )

Lewis Hamilton called out Sky Sports during a post-qualifying interview following comments made by pundit Paul di Resta, in reference to the decision by Mercedes to swap their... read more »