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Traction is the weakness of our car, reveals Toto Wolff

29 days 12 hours ago

from: F1Technical.net

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On the back of a difficult weekend in Mexico City, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff reckons that tracks that require good traction are the most difficult circuits for the... read more »

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Vowles apologises to Schumacher over "isn't special" remark

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 215 views )

Williams Formula 1 team boss James Vowles has apologised to Mick Schumacher for remarks he made about him not being "special".In the wake of Williams electing to take... read more »

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What GPS data tells us about McLaren's chances of beating Verstappen

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 251 views )

A scant 0.093 seconds separated Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in their Austrian Grand Prix sprint qualifying laps, as the two once again start on the front row.The duo were... read more »

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Preview - Alpine

9 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 455 views )

The track is less sensitive to traction than Bahrain, and traction remains something we need to improve as quickly as possible. read more »

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F1 Bahrain GP: Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2, Verstappen sixth in second practice

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 408 views )

The Briton set the early benchmark in the session on soft tyres and subsequently cranked up the dial with a 1m30.374s to put distance between himself and the rest of the... read more »

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Abu Dhabi off-camber F1 corners should be banked, say Verstappen, Leclerc

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 392 views )

Turns 12 to 16 are notably off-camber, where the apex of the corner is marginally higher up compared to the outside, and this has often resulted in limited opportunities to... read more »

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Pirelli's Mario Isola: "Traction is one of the key factors for good performance" in Hungary

about 1 year ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 494 views )

Pirelli's Mario Isola says traction will be key this weekend in Hungary around a track that gives tyres a big challenge due to its twisty nature. read more »

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Hulkenberg knew he had no chance of F1 podium in Austrian GP sprint race

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 597 views )

Hulkenberg holds the record for the most F1 starts (189) without a top-three finish.Extending his run of strong one-lap performances this season, he qualified fourth for the... read more »

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Perez "didn't see" Verstappen in near-miss in Austria F1 sprint

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 714 views )

Saturday polesitter Verstappen complained of wheelspin off the line in the slippery conditions. This delay allowed Perez to dive up the inside into the Turn 1 right-hander.But... read more »

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Vettel return gains traction as key member of his team makes paddock appearance

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 632 views )

Sebastian Vettel has not ruled out a return to motor racing in the future after his retirement from F1 last year, and new developments indicate he might be turning his... read more »

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Aston Martin reveals first F1 2023 upgrades ahead of Monaco FP1

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 368 views )

Led by double world champion Fernando Alonso, the Silverstone team currently sits second in the constructors' championship behind Red Bull after the first five rounds of... read more »

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Saudi Arabian GP: Preview - Pirelli

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1380 views )

The first race in Bahrain was all about traction and braking but Jeddah instead focuses on lateral forces, with completely different characteristics to Sakhir. read more »

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Gasly: No answers after Bahrain GP qualifying frustration for Alpine

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 589 views )

Alpine hid its true potential in testing at Sakhir by not running soft tyres or low fuel, but Gasly picked up the pace in second practice, when he was an encouraging... read more »

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Sao Paulo GP: Preview - Pirelli

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 498 views )

There aren't any big demands on the tyres in terms of traction and braking because it's a very flowing layout, and the lack of slow corners means that the teams are... read more »

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F1 set to clamp down on fans removing signage in track invasions

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1178 views )

Fans are typically allowed access to parts of the track after the race, allowing them to get close to the podium and be part of the celebrations.At a number of recent races,... read more »

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Piquet apologises to Hamilton, but says remark not racist

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 748 views )

Nelson Piquet has apologised to Lewis Hamilton but has insisted that term he used was not intended as a racist slight against the Briton. Piquet used a derogatory phrase in his... read more »

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Hamilton calls out ‘archaic mindsets’, slams Piquet

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 692 views )

Lewis Hamilton has called out "archaic mindsets" in the wake of a racial slur aimed in his direction by Nelson Piquet. Piquet, speaking in his native Portuguese, used... read more »

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How traction, not top speed, kept Verstappen ahead of Sainz

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 436 views )

Verstappen scored his sixth win of the 2022 season and Red Bull's sixth in a row by fending off Ferrari's Carlos Sainz in the final 16-lap sprint to the flag in... read more »

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Shovlin: ‘A lot of everything wrong’ with the W13

over 2 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 592 views )

There is a "lot of of everything" wrong with Mercedes W13 with Andy Shovin pointing to porpoising, balance, grip and traction. read more »

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Pirelli: 18-inch F1 tyres have to be driven in "different way"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 736 views )

Isola said that a stronger rear tyre encourages understeer, and admitted that it's easier to lock the fronts than it was last year.He agreed that the 2022 cars are... read more »

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Masi 'new' audio "not pretty for F1" and "hugely unacceptable" - Brundle

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 835 views )

Former F1 driver Martin Brundle believes the traction gained by 'new' audio from the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ending is "uncomfortable" and... read more »

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What Monaco GP clues can we get from Spain's Sector 3 data

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1041 views )

It requires the maximum amount of downforce, a well-handing chassis, excellent traction and being good on the brakes.And, whereas at other tracks, aero efficiency can be the... read more »

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F1 engine freeze approved, sprint race gains traction

over 3 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1006 views )

An engine development 'freeze' in Formula 1 is set to be introduced from 2022 after it gained unanimous approval in a meeting of the F1 Commission. read more »

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Tech Bite: Red Bull looks to improve traction with updated rear-wing

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1176 views )

A lot more was expected of Red Bull in Austria, with the RB16 expected to be closer in performance to the Mercedes W11, but that failed to materialise on a circuit which has... read more »

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F1 traction control failsafe had role in Verstappen Monza power cut

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 990 views )

The FIA system that helps police Formula 1's traction control ban had a role in Max Verstappen's power cut during Italian Grand Prix qualifying read more »