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Massa: 'Expect more sideways action this year'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Formula 1 fans can expect more rear-sliding and sideways action this year according to Williams driver Felipe Massa. With the introduction of a new V6 power unit and an ERS... read more »

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F1 'not much quicker' than GP2 in 2014 says Button

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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Jenson Button thinks GP2, F1's second-tier support series, will run the premier category close for pace in 2014. As the sport's all-new energy-recovery and V6... read more »

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'F1 won't be much quicker than GP2' - Button

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1810 views )

Jenson Button believes GP2 cars could be a close match for Formula 1 cars this season, thanks to the major regulation changes which have resulted in slower lap times. The... read more »

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Sutil: Torque caused crash

over 10 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 734 views )

Adrian Sutil has blamed cold tyres and the amount of torque produced by the new Ferrari power unit for his crash on day three at Jerez. read more »

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Sutil lost it in a very strange way

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 792 views )

After crashing his Sauber on day three, Adrian Sutil said a combination of factors - including the torque from the new power units - had caught him... read more »

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McLaren's MP4-29 'interests' Ferrari's Allison

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1802 views )

Whilst Renault's issues have been the talking point of the day in Jerez, the first sight of the McLaren MP4-29 has also caused a stir. Whilst test times give a relatively... read more »

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Felipe Massa Q&A: First few days at Williams

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2207 views )

Q. How was your Christmas? Felipe Massa: Christmas was great, it was nice to be with the family and I spent it at home in Brazil. I then went to Miami for New Year... read more »

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Paffett: 'These cars are a lot more difficult to drive'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1715 views )

Gary Paffett has warned that drivers face a new challenge in 2014 -because of the major regulation changes - the cars are completely different to drive when compared to... read more »

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Button: First test will be 'hilarious' but 'exciting'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2006 views )

Jenson Button is predicting a "hilarious" first test in Jerez in late-January as the drivers get to grips with the 2014 cars for the first time. The regulation... read more »

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Pirelli working to reduce marbles next season

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1172 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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Button: 'Expect closer racing like GP2 in 2014'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1671 views )

Jenson Button expects the regulation changes next season will be a positive thing for the fans, but says the drivers will have a tougher time than at present. The Briton has... read more »

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2014 cars will be tough to drive - Button

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1007 views )

Jenson Button is expecting the 2014 cars to be difficult to drive due to increased torque and less downforce - a prospect that does not excite him read more »

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Pirelli to conduct December test with 2013 cars

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1155 views )

Pirelli will get the opportunity to test its 2014 tyres on current-spec cars after the FIA agreed it would be beneficial for the sport, considering their last attempt during... read more »

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Teams to get two sets of '14 prototype tyres to try

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1376 views )

Formula 1 teams will get their first opportunity to test the new 2014 Pirelli tyres at the weekend after the Italian supplier gained the necessary permission to issue teams... read more »

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Pirelli threatens to quit if they can't test for '14

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1947 views )

Pirelli says it could be left with no option but to quit Formula 1 at the end of the season if it isn't given the opportunity to test its 2014 tyres ahead of the season.... read more »

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Pirelli confirm unchanged tyre size for 2014

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1173 views )

Plans to widen the rear tyres for next season have been scrapped according to Pirelli, which, along with Mercedes, proposed the idea because of the increased torque demands as... read more »

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Pirelli confirms 2014 tyre size not changing

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 806 views )

Pirelli has confirmed reports the size of its F1 tyres will not be changing. Earlier, it was suggested that because the torque produced by next year’s new V6 engines... read more »

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Pirelli considering wider rear tyres for 2014

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1123 views )

Pirelli has floated the idea of increasing the width and diameter of the rear tyres for next season in a bid to ensure they can cope with the increased wear. With Formula 1... read more »

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Red Bull will implement pit stop changes

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1260 views )

Red Bull has announced that it will implement immediate changes to its pit stop procedure in order to avoid a repeat of their Nurburgring error which resulted in a loose wheel... read more »

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Mercedes reveals 2014 engine details

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1196 views )

Mercedes-Benz have released the first images of its V6 1.6 litre turbo unit which will power its own cars and others in 2014. The German company believes the 'power... read more »

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Explaining: Torque maps

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 685 views )

The torque map is probably the single most important reference map used in Formula 1 engine management. It is the fingerprint of an engine and of critical importance for engine... read more »

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Explaining: Pedal maps

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 753 views )

You hear them discussed every single Formula 1 race weekend. Pedal maps and torque maps are two of the most regularly used words in the sport, but what exactly are they? read more »

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Mercedes engine the cause of high tyre wear?

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1290 views )

Mercedes' powerful engine could be the cause of increased rear-tyre wear for its customers; McLaren, Mercedes and Force India, according to a report in Germany's Auto... read more »

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Business as usual for RBR

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 707 views )

Having been caught out by the engine torque map investigations, RBR was back to hard work today as they are back to a level playing field. And as with everyone else, their... read more »

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Torque maps explained by Renault Sport

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 925 views )

After the German GP we were left with the issue of the torque maps being investigated on the Red Bull cars, which have now been policed by the FIA. But Renault Sport F1 deputy... read more »