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Horner expects F1 pit stops will be slower with 2022 cars

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The overall weight has gone up this year from 752kg to 795kg due to the switch to 18-inch wheels and improvements in safety measures, with a further 3kg addition announced... read more »

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FIA: Heavier standard parts prompted push for F1 weight increase

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 861 views )

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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Sainz hopes F1 drivers don't have to live with "annoying" porpoising

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2096 views )

F1 teams found their first pre-season test at Barcelona in Spain last month over shadowed by their cars suffering from excessive bouncing on the straights.The issue, which is a... read more »

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McLaren preparing 2021 F1 car test programme for rookies

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 943 views )

The Woking-based team has long considered O'Ward a potential candidate to make the switch from American racing to F1 in the long term.However, opportunities for him to... read more »

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Aston Martin pay tribute to "great guy" Szafnauer after Alpine switch

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1388 views )

Aston Martin chief technical officer Andrew Green has paid tribute to former team principal Otmar Szafnauer after the Romanian-American swapped garages to join Alpine during... read more »

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Wolff: Inflation, wrong concept switch adds to F1 cost cap headaches

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1020 views )

He also admits that the tighter cap will make it hard for a team that discovers it has followed the wrong concept with the new rules to switch direction and produce a... read more »

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Mercedes explain reasoning for switch back to silver

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 716 views )

Black has become a Mercedes team colour as they now revert to their "DNA" with a silver livery... read more »

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Why Doohan chose Alpine Academy over Red Bull F1 junior programme

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1133 views )

The Australian had the option to extend his stay in the Red Bull junior programme for 2022, but elected to switch to Alpine, joining fellow FIA Formula 3 graduate Olli Caldwell... read more »

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Tsunoda: F2 experience will help with new 18-inch F1 tyres

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1128 views )

As part of grand prix racing's rules overhaul, which includes a shift to ground effect cars, Pirelli is also moving to different sized tyres.It has ditched the previous... read more »

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Ricciardo hopes new F1 rules will allow bolder overtakes

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 930 views )

In recent seasons - most notably during his time as a Red Bull racer - Ricciardo forged a reputation as one of F1's best overtakers with a series of bold passes, often... read more »

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Mercedes "fresh sheet of paper beneficial" for Russell switch

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 895 views )

George Russell believes the regulation changes in F1 for the upcoming season will prove to be a positive after his switch to Mercedes. read more »

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Alpine set for blue and pink F1 livery as BWT becomes title sponsor

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 853 views )

BWT has been heavily linked with a switch to Alpine in recent months, but the deal was finally announced by the team on Friday ahead of the new season.The team will be known... read more »

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Mercedes highlight "largest regulation change" in F1 for eight years

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1400 views )

Mercedes has described the switch to a new fuel ahead of the latest F1 season as arguably the biggest rule change in the sport since the introduction of the turbo-hybrid era. read more »

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Mercedes: New F1 fuel biggest engine change since 2014

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 769 views )

Mercedes Formula 1 engine chief Hywel Thomas says the switch to E10 fuel for the 2022 season is the biggest power unit-related change of the V6 hybrid era.  read more »

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Mercedes: New fuel biggest F1 PU change since 2014

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 688 views )

Mercedes says the switch to E10 fuel for the 2022 Formula 1 season marks the biggest Power Unit-related change since the introduction of the 2014 regulations. This year, F1 is... read more »

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Rossi reveals moment he decided against F1 switch

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1045 views )

MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has opened up on his near-switch to Formula 1 15 years ago. Rossi had a series of test outings with Ferrari and held discussions with the Italian... read more »

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O’Ward: Wait and see where my future takes me

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 785 views )

Pato O'Ward hopes his Abu Dhabi test wasn't his first and last run in an F1 car, but says "wait and see" with regards to a switch. read more »

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Veekay Happy in IndyCar but Would Consider F1 Move for Chance to Battle Verstappen

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 887 views )

Rinus Veekay would only consider a switch to Formula 1 should an opportunity to partner or battle Max Verstappen becomes available. read more »

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Return of one-stoppers won't matter if F1 racing is better - Pirelli

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2482 views )

As part of F1's rules overhaul for 2022, which has included a switch to ground effect cars, official tyre supplier Pirelli is also moving to 18-inch wheels.The change,... read more »

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Ferrari forced to amend test plans

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 967 views )

As its four-day test at Fiorano gets underway, Ferrari has been forced to switch to using its 2018 car - as opposed to the 2021 version - following rules confusion. read more »

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Ferrari switch F1 car for test amid rule confusion

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 799 views )

Ferrari has been forced to alter its plan for its private week of Formula 1 testing at Fiorano while the team waits for an update from the FIA over the regulations.  read more »

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Raikkonen reaction revealed to "tough" Alfa Romeo decisions

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1648 views )

Alfa Romeo team principal Frederic Vasseur has revealed Kimi Raikkonen 'did not expect' the team to switch its focus so early to the all-new 2022 cars and go "20... read more »

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May Date Set for Hodgkinson Switch from Mercedes to Red Bull Powertrains

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 959 views )

Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains have come to an agreement about when Ben Hodgkinson can join the latter as their new Technical Director. read more »

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Red Bull and Aston Martin reach agreement over Fallows switch

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 954 views )

Aston Martin has reached an agreement for Red Bull chief aerodynamicist Dan Fallows to join the team as technical director. read more »

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Russell prepared for 'ruthless' F1 after Mercedes switch

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 933 views )

George Russell has explained how his three years with Williams have helped to deal with the "ruthlessness" of F1 ahead of his maiden season as a Mercedes driver. read more »