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Hamilton: Mercedes pace deficit in Mexico down to lack of downforce

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 806 views )

The world champion had arrived in Mexico City well aware that Red Bull would likely have the edge, with its car and engine package having proved so good at the high-altitude... read more »

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Engine necessity or spoiler tactic? What's behind Bottas' grid drop

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1092 views )

The new V6, turbo and MGU-H fitted overnight would normally send Bottas to the back of the grid, but he is expected to start 17th, ahead of three other drivers who have already... read more »

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Verstappen jokes moment at Imola F1 restart was a "secret tyre warming" tactic

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1829 views )

Max Verstappen has joked his oversteer moment following the red flag period in the Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was a "secret tyre warming" tactic as it nearly... read more »

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Hamilton: Final few laps of F1 Bahrain GP were "horrifying"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1115 views )

The Mercedes driver's third and final stint was 11 laps longer than Verstappen's equivalent, as the Black Arrows opted to take an aggressive strategy to get ahead of... read more »

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Russell not a threatening tactic in Hamilton contract talks - Wolff

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 897 views )

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has dismissed suggestions George Russell is being used as a threatening tactic in contract negotiations with Lewis Hamilton. read more »

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Bottas: ‘I’m not Rosberg, I do my talking on track and race fair’

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1528 views )

Valtteri Bottas has taken a swipe at the driver he replaced at Mercedes, claiming he “prefers to do the talking on track” by “racing fair”, rather than resorting to mind games... read more »

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Bottas beats Russell to Sakhir pole as Leclerc stars

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 893 views )

Valtteri Bottas narrowly beat Mercedes stand-in team-mate George Russell for pole position during a thrilling qualifying session for Formula 1's Sakhir Grand Prix. With... read more »

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Verstappen not expecting repeat of Silverstone Q2 F1 tactics in Spain

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1028 views )

Max Verstappen says he doesn't expect Red Bull to repeat its tactic of running the hard tyre in Q2 in tomorrow's Formula 1 qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. read more »

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Bottas needs to play mind games to beat Hamilton - Hill

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1066 views )

Former Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill believes Valtteri Bottas must employ every tactic he can to beat Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton, including mind games. Although... read more »

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Brown: $100m cap demand was a tactic

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1080 views )

Zak Brown led the charge for F1's budget cap to be slashed to $100m but says that was merely a tactic to get a lower cap. read more »

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Mosley: F1 cannot make rational plans during coronavirus

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 781 views )

Former FIA President Max Mosley says F1's tactic of waiting to see how the coronavirus crisis develops "risks making things worse". read more »

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Racing Point's 'pink Mercedes' a "slightly concerning" F1 evolution

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1119 views )

Renault says Racing Point's so-called 'pink Mercedes' tactic with its 2020 car is a "slightly concerning" step for Formula 1 read more »

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Mercedes won’t repeat 2019’s entirely new car for Australia tactic

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1072 views )

Mercedes won’t be debuting a huge upgrade package at the second Formula 1 pre-season test like they did in 2019, technical boss James Allison has confirmed. Last year Mercedes... read more »

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Brawn credits Verstappen for 'exciting and 'fascinating' restart

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1411 views )

Ross Brawn believes Max Verstappen's tactic to slow down the pack whilst leading the Brazilian Grand Prix following the second restart of the race was so... read more »

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Vettel rues cautious Q3 tactic

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1009 views )

Sebastian Vettel has admitted that his tactic to drive cautiously in his first Q3 lap and then improve on the final run "didn't quite work". read more »

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Vettel rues cautious Q3 tactic

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 906 views )

Sebastian Vettel has admitted that his tactic to drive cautiously in his first Q3 lap and then improve on the final run "didn't quite work". read more »

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Leclerc: ‘The tactic was me giving the slipstream’

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 787 views )

Charles Leclerc said there was a pre-arranged tactic for him to give Sebastian Vettel a tow down to Turn 2 at the Russian Grand Prix. read more »

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Leclerc: 'Huge Q3 mess' not intentional tactic from Ferrari

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1183 views )

Charles Leclerc says the "huge mess" at the end of Italian Grand Prix qualifying was "definitely not" an intentional tactic from Ferrari to hamper its F1... read more »

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Vettel: 'Messy' search for Q3 tow was "lose-lose" tactic

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1229 views )

Sebastian Vettel concedes seeking the benefit of a slipstream during qualifying for F1's Belgian Grand Prix ended up being a "lose-lose" tactic. read more »

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Russell: No need to make sales pitch to Mercedes

over 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 941 views )

George Russell famously made a Powerpoint presentation to try and land an F1 seat at Williams - but wouldn't use a similar tactic to try and sway Mercedes on his future. read more »

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Bottas: Silverstone defeat masked tyre tactic gains over Hamilton

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 730 views )

Valtteri Bottas believes his unexpected defeat by Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the 2019 Formula 1 British Grand Prix masked improvements he has been making to his... read more »

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BAT insists McLaren F1 deal continues amid Ferrari Winnow questions

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 939 views )

McLaren sponsor British American Tobacco (BAT) says it remains committed to its original Formula 1 branding plans, despite a potential change of tactic for rival Philip... read more »

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McLaren explains "aggressive and defensive" Norris Baku strategy

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1372 views )

McLaren Formula 1 team sporting director Gil de Ferran called the extra Azerbaijan Grand Prix pitstop that dropped Lando Norris behind team-mate Carlos Sainz Jr an... read more »

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Leclerc's Performance Edge had ended Mercedes' Undercut Hopes - Pirelli

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1054 views )

Mercedes were unable to use the undercut tactic to any great effect against Charles Leclerc due to the Monegasque racer's performance advantage during the Bahrain Grand... read more »

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A change of tactic from Ferrari?

over 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 714 views )

Ferrari is set to follow Mercedes example and alternate its drivers over course of second pre-season test. read more »