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Pirelli to seek return of F1 tyre "cliff"

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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Mario Isola has revealed Pirelli will seek to reintroduce a "cliff" to its tyres from 2023 onwards. read more »

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Williams play down importance of Albon's 18-inch tyre data

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 630 views )

Other than his feel for them, Dave Robson says Alex Albon can't bring much with him to Williams regarding the new 18-inch Pirelli tyres. read more »

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How F1 wheel rim covers work, why they were banned and why they're back

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 832 views )

Alongside the much-vaunted return of the ground effect concept is the revival of wheel rim covers. F1 hopes these will help smooth out the turbulence ordinarily created by the... read more »

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Pirelli awarded FIA's three-star environmental accreditation

over 3 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 767 views )

Formula One's sole tyre supplier Pirelli has been awarded three stars by the governing body of world motorsport, the FIA, as part of its Environmental Accreditation Programme. read more »

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'Headbutting tyre wall' cost Max earlier title capture

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 794 views )

Max Verstappen feels he would have been World Champion sooner if it was not for his crash at Silverstone. read more »

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Verstappen 'headbutting a tyre wall' denied him earlier F1 title triumph

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 735 views )

Max Verstappen believes but for "headbutting the tyre wall in Silverstone" he would have been crowned F1 champion for the first time far sooner. read more »

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What we learned about Pirelli's new 18-inch tyres at Abu Dhabi

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 941 views )

The comparative times may have been meaningless given that mule cars of varying vintages were in use, but the Pirelli 18-inch tyre test was a key session for teams and drivers... read more »

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Isola explains McLaren's LED wheel covers

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 700 views )

McLaren sported LED lights in their wheel covers for one lap of 18-inch tyre testing in Abu Dhabi, which can have several future purposes. read more »

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Video: INSIDER: What happens to F1 tyres in the garage? | #IAMSTORIES

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 800 views )

Tyres are always a talking point in Formula One, but what happens to them behind the scenes? With 26 sets of slicks, 8 sets of intermediates and 6 sets of wets per weekend,... read more »

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The technology on show in Abu Dhabi F1 testing ahead of new-look 2022

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 563 views )

Testing with these cars has been ongoing throughout 2021 but this is the first time all of them have been used together, allowing for a much larger pool of data to be collected... read more »

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McLaren: Norris "unlucky" to lose fifth in championship to puncture

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 801 views )

Norris had scored only five points in the previous four races after a string of frustrating Sundays, including a tyre failure in Qatar.After the Jeddah race he slipped from... read more »

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Full driver line-up for day one of post-season test

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Pirelli have named Max Verstappen in the Red Bull line-up for the post-season tyre test in Abu Dhabi. read more »

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Hamilton absent, Bottas to debut for Alfa Romeo in F1 tyre test

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 597 views )

Lewis Hamilton will be one of four drivers on the 2022 Formula 1 grid who will be absent from this week's post-season Pirelli tyre test.  read more »

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Hamilton, Mazepin absent from Pirelli tyre test

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 571 views )

Lewis Hamilton and Nikita Mazepin will be absent from this week's post-race Formula 1 tyre test as drivers sample Pirelli's finalised 18-inch tyres for the first... read more »

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Verstappen hails "unbelievable" F1 title win and wants to stay at Red Bull forever

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 862 views )

Verstappen took the opportunity to pit under the safety car, brought out for Nicholas Latifi's crash with five laps remaining, to bolt on the soft tyre.But although he was... read more »

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton tops final practice from Verstappen

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 579 views )

The afternoon session started with the usual install laps which, uncharacteristically, included both championship protagonists right from the start.Verstappen immediately... read more »

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Why new Abu Dhabi F1 kerbs had Pirelli fearing Qatar repeat

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 745 views )

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli's concerns have led to changes to some "aggressive" new kerbs that were installed on the revised Abu Dhabi circuit. read more »

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"Aggressive" new kerbs at Abu Dhabi F1 track modified overnight

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1382 views )

The exit kerbs at the two newly-reprofiled corners, Turns 5 and 9, have been changed following feedback from drivers, teams and tyre supplier Pirelli.The sharp peaks of the... read more »

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“Tyre degradation is quite high” – Charles Leclerc

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 584 views )

It has been an average start to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Scuderia Ferrari, with both drivers ending Friday towards the bottom of the top ten at the Yas Marina Circuit. read more »

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Pirelli concerned about repeat of Qatar tyre failures

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 498 views )

Pirelli say they have spotted the same kerb issues in Abu Dhabi as were in evidence in Qatar. read more »

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Pirelli fearful "aggressive" Abu Dhabi kerbs could spark Qatar repeat

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 827 views )

Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola has revealed the Italian tyre supplier is "in discussion" with the FIA over potential overnight changes to the Abu Dhabi kerbs over fears... read more »

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Red Bull expect "fascinating" strategic fight in Abu Dhabi showdown

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 920 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is "on the cusp" of being a two-stop race after Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez completed... read more »

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One Last Dance For The 13-Inch Formula One Tyre

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 538 views )

This weekend will see Formula One bid a farewell to the 13-inch tyre, as brand-new 18-inch tyres prepare for their introduction in 2022. read more »

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Red flag rules ‘wrong from a sporting perspective’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 492 views )

McLaren team boss Andreas Seidl says it is "wrong" that drivers can get a free tyre change under a red flag situation. read more »

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Williams hands Sargeant Abu Dhabi F1 test outing

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 547 views )

Williams junior driver Logan Sargeant will have his first Formula 1 test outing next week in Abu Dhabi. Sargeant will drive Williams' FW43B during next Tuesday's... read more »