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Analysis: Mercedes AMG F1 W06 Front Wing Changes

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Mercedes brought a radical change to their front wing in China, reshaping and focussing on the area in front of the tyre. Alexander Wheedon, Trinidefender, talks us through the... read more »

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Bottas lonely on run to sixth in Shanghai

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 960 views )

Tyre concerns leave Valtteri Bottas unable to mount a challenge for the top five on F1's annual visit to China. read more »

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Vettel: Mercedes too quick on Medium tyre

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 588 views )

Sebastian Vettel says Mercedes' pace on the Medium compound tyre in China prevented him from finishing any higher than third. The Ferrari driver held on to… read more »

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Rosberg wary of Ferrari tyre advantage

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1012 views )

Nico Rosberg says the Pirelli Formula 1 tyres will be "on the edge" in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix, which could allow Ferrari to threaten Mercedes' chances... read more »

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Chinese GP: Qualifying notes - Mercedes

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 578 views )

A successful race will be all about finding the right balance between speed and tyre management. read more »

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Massa says stalled rear-wing to blame for FP2 spin

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1597 views )

Felipe Massa has blamed a stalled rear-wing for his free practice two spin which saw him miss the second half of the session after making contact with the tyre wall. The... read more »

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Smedley expecting tricky tyre warm up

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1033 views )

Williams Head of Vehicle Performance Rob Smedley says that managing tyres will be a critical aspect of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, though the challenge… read more »

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Mercedes not expecting a repeat of Malaysia in China

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1491 views )

Mercedes aren't expecting a repeat of the Malaysian Grand Prix where they lost out to Ferrari in a shock victory for the Italian outfit. Technical boss Paddy Lowe says the... read more »

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Ricciardo happy to contend with Shanghai tyre wear

over 11 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1048 views )

Despite being forced to drive some laps 'like your grandma', Daniel Ricciardo will take the Chinese Grand Prix tyre choice over some others on offer in F1.... read more »

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Tech Bite: Lotus add second strake to combat tyre squirt

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1837 views )

Lotus made changes to the E23's floor ahead of the rear tyres during pre-season testing, covered here, in a bid to combat 'tyre squirt'. They arrived in Malaysia... read more »

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Tech Bite: McLaren pushing ahead with aero updates

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2161 views )

McLaren introduced a raft of changes to the MP4-30 for Malaysia, aimed at further improving airflow around the car and maximizing their 'size zero' rear-end... read more »

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Dan: You need to drive like grandma

over 11 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1118 views )

Daniel Ricciardo is excited to head to Shanghai for the Chinese GP, but says you need to be very careful on your out-lap due to the "pretty extreme" tyre wear... read more »

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Tyre use is Ferrari's secret - Massa

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1217 views )

Williams driver Felipe Massa believes Ferrari's tyre affinity was the biggest factor in its Malaysian Grand Prix success, but admitted the Scuderia has improved more than... read more »

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Raikkonen laments missed chances

over 11 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1054 views )

Kimi Raikkonen left the Malaysian GP with a good haul of points, but he could not be delighted with his fourth place as there was more on offer after showing incredible tyre... read more »

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Hamilton rues Mercedes tyre strategy

over 11 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 731 views )

Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes's poor tyre strategy was a key factor in his failure to beat Sebastian Vettel and win the Malaysian Grand Prix. read more »

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Vettel beats Mercedes for first Ferrari win

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 714 views )

Sebastian Vettel took his first Ferrari victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix and the first for the team in 35 races after beating Mercedes in a battle of tyre degradation and... read more »

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Williams: Tyre error cost positions

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 843 views )

The Williams Formula 1 team's disappointing performance in qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix was a result of not operating the tyres correctly, according to... read more »

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Rosberg leads Hamilton in final Sepang practice

over 11 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 849 views )

Nico Rosberg led a Mercedes 1-2 in final practice as drivers up and down the paddock complained about tyre grip levels. read more »

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Rosberg concerned by tyre wear

over 11 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 826 views )

Nico Rosberg admits he is concerned about the high levels of tyre degredation ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix... read more »

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Malaysia GP: Practice notes - Pirelli

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 681 views )

The medium compound is suffering a bit more than the hard tyre here, which is what we expected. read more »

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Rosberg: Tyres a huge challenge

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 804 views )

Nico Rosberg thinks the perfect strategy in Malaysia will involve getting as much out of the option tyre as possible during Sunday's race read more »

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Williams handed suspended fine for rule breach

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1205 views )

Williams has been handed a suspended fine after a tyre breach during the first practice session for this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix. Every driver is given a set of... read more »

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Williams given suspended fine over tyres

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 939 views )

Williams has been given a suspended fine of €10,000 after a tyre breach in Malaysian Grand Prix practice. All drivers are given an extra set of Prime tyres… read more »

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Tech Bite: A look at Lotus's revised tyre squirt slot

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2032 views )

Lotus had a terrible season in 2014 by their own high standards, not only struggling with the Renault power unit but also hampered by their own asymmetric aero design. The... read more »

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Pirelli to be bought by Chinese firm

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1179 views )

China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) has agreed to buy Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli. Pirelli has acted as Formula 1's sole tyre supplier… read more »