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Overview of previous Shanghai winners

over 10 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Although the majority of the nine previous Chinese Grands Prix have been won from pole position, extreme tyre degradation has produced plenty of uncertainty ahead of this... read more »

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Massa expected better, surprised by rivals pace

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 751 views )

Felipe Massa admitted on Saturday that he had expected to be higher up the grid after he topped the practice times on Friday. The Brazilian will line up fifth - alongside... read more »

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Hülkenberg optimistic over free tyre choice

over 10 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

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Nico Hülkenberg was in a positive frame of mind after qualifying tenth on the grid for Sunday afternoon's Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International... read more »

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F1 China 2013: Option tyre is a 'qualifier,' says Pirelli

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1060 views )

There weren't many in the Shanghai paddock looking happy about the tyre situation in China - and that's just how Pirelli wants it.     read more »

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Raikkonen secures first front row start since comeback

over 10 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 656 views )

Kimi Raikkonen will have his first front row start since the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix after qualifying second for tomorrow’s Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International... read more »

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F1 compared to wrestling amid tyre row

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 909 views )

Controversy over Pirelli's approach to Formula 1 reached a new pitch in China as the sight of an empty track for much of qualifying and soft tyres less durable than... read more »

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Chinese Grand Prix 2013: Red Bull pins hopes on tyre tactics

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 611 views )

After a disappointing qualifying session for the team, Red Bull is hoping that race tactics can get them back in the game in Shanghai.     read more »

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I should have reached Q3 - Perez

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 534 views )

Sergio Perez said he should have made the top ten in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix and admitted he made an error with his tyre warm-up read more »

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Hamilton: 'It'll be tough to maintain position'

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1405 views )

Lewis Hamilton isn't expecting an easy ride on Sunday in China, despite a healthy qualifying margin over second placed man Kimi Raikkonen. The Mercedes driver will start... read more »

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F1 China 2013: Button hopes for tyre gambit boost

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 824 views )

Jenson Button is hoping that McLaren's gamble on being the highest-placed car on the grid on medium tyres will reap dividends in Shanghai on... read more »

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Button: tactics bode well for McLaren

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 631 views )

Jenson Button believes the decision to qualify on the harder tyre has given him and McLaren the best chance possible for the Chinese Grand Prix read more »

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Button satisfied to obtain maximum

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 701 views )

Jenson Button believes that McLaren achieved the maximum result possible during qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. Button toured around the circuit in Q3 on prime tyres,... read more »

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'Anything is possible on Sunday' – Vettel

over 10 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1355 views )

Sebastian Vettel is hopeful that his Q3 tyre-saving tactic will yield significant rewards at Shanghai tomorrow afternoon, with the German able to start the race on either the... read more »

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Vettel: poor pace dictated tyre strategy

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 685 views )

Sebastian Vettel said Red Bull had to take a different tactical approach to the Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes and Ferrari are such strong rivals this weekend. read more »

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Chinese Grand Prix 2013: Hamilton snatches last-second pole

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 513 views )

In a qualifying session dominated by teams having to cagily manage tyre use, Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole for Mercedes ahead of Kimi... read more »

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Hamilton takes his first ever Mercedes pole

over 10 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 460 views )

Lewis Hamilton took his first pole position since joining Mercedes AMG. He was the fastest man on the soft tyre and ended up ahead of Kimi Raikkonen who will start the race... read more »

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Alonso dominates final Shanghai practice

over 10 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 753 views )

Fernando Alonso set the quickest time in Saturday morning's third and final practice session at Shanghai, coming out on top during a late flurry of Soft tyre runs. The... read more »

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Tyre degradation is Rosberg's main concern

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 719 views )

After showing impressive one-lap pace in Friday practice, Nico Rosberg says Mercedes' main focus is on managing tyre degradation over longer runs this weekend read more »

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Pirelli: tyre degradation is not excessive

over 10 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 742 views )

Pirelli has responded to the array of negative comments over its tyre compound allocation for this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit,... read more »

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Chinese GP: Practice notes - Lotus

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 619 views )

The grip level between the two tyres through certain corners is quite noticeable and - as we saw during winter testing - the lifespan of the soft tyre could be a talking point. read more »

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Chinese GP: Practice notes - Ferrari

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 811 views )

The race pace from both F138s is interesting, but once again there is the unknown factor of tyre performance: the Softs seem to degrade quite quickly, while the Mediums offer... read more »

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Chinese GP: Practice notes - Pirelli

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 750 views )

We'd expect the soft tyre to last between 11 to 12 laps in the race and the medium tyre for about 18 laps. This would suggest a maximum of three pit stops but it's... read more »

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Pirelli not concerned by very high tyre wear

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 912 views )

Pirelli has rejected claims the soft tyre wasn't the right choice for the Chinese Grand Prix following complaints during second practice. Lewis Hamilton complained over... read more »

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'Like driving two completely different cars' - Massa

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 491 views )

Felipe Massa said the difference in tyre compounds was "like driving two completely different cars" during practice for the Chinese Grand Prix read more »

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'It's like driving two different cars' – Massa

over 10 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1017 views )

Felipe Massa has likened the performance gap between Pirelli’s Soft and Medium tyre compounds to driving completely different cars, but feels optimistic that Ferrari... read more »