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Mercedes: Team orders to protect Hamilton despite "no sense" criticism

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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In the closing stages of the Suzuka race, one-stopping George Russell was running in fifth place, ahead of Hamilton, as the charging Ferrari of Carlos Sainz closed in on them... read more »

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Hamilton: Mercedes DRS request for Russell "made no sense" in F1 Japanese GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The pair were running close together on the track in fifth and sixth in the closing stages of the Suzuka race as the fast-charging Sainz closed up behind them.Hamilton, who was... read more »

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Alonso explains "throwing me to the lions" radio rant in F1 Japanese GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 794 views )

The Spaniard made it clear on several occasions during the race that he was frustrated by a lack of straightline speed, a result of aero set-up choices made by the team.But his... read more »

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Sainz "laughing in the car" as Mercedes repeated DRS trick in F1 Japanese GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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In the closing laps of last weekend's street race on the Marina Bay track, Sainz slowed down to give DRS to the following Lando Norris in an attempt to keep George Russell... read more »

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Russell: Mercedes went slower in search for ‘silver bullet’ in Japan

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 870 views )

George Russell conceded that Mercedes tried finding a “silver bullet” with its setup on the W14 around Suzuka, which ultimately made the car slower. Russell wound up eighth in... read more »

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Japanese GP: Qualifying team notes - Williams

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 474 views )

A mixed day for us. We have a good selection of new tyres available for the race tomorrow and will be looking to make progress into the top 10 during the Grand Prix. read more »

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Leclerc: ‘Bit of a shame’ to be P4 with ‘really good lap’ at Suzuka

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 897 views )

Charles Leclerc says it was a "bit of a shame" to end fourth in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix after putting in a "really, really good lap". Amid... read more »

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F1 teams concerned by Las Vegas tyre temperatures

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 798 views )

Both Friday's qualifying and Saturday's race will start at 10pm Nevada time, with the latter potentially running until after midnight if there is a red flag delay and... read more »

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F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen on top again in FP2 as Gasly crashes late on

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 908 views )

The Dutchman punched in a 1m30.688s to stand atop the timing boards, having been bumped off the top following his opening run on soft tyres as the rest of the front-running... read more »

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F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen dominant in FP1 as Red Bull hunt constructors' crown

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 971 views )

Nearly a week on from Red Bull's humbling in Singapore, Verstappen utterly dominated the early stages - not only leading the pack out of the pack but heading the times... read more »

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Russell will keep "rolling the dice" despite Singapore F1 crash

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1058 views )

Russell says he has adopted such an approach after changing his mindset this year from playing "the long game" and collecting points to going all out for the big... read more »

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Pirelli’s Mario Isola: “Suzuka is as demanding on tyres as it is on drivers”

over 2 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 813 views )

Pirelli will bring the C1, C2 and C3 tyres to Suzuka, a track that places significant loads on the tyres and is highly abrasive. read more »

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Why TV cameras didn't show Mercedes celebrating Hamilton's Singapore F1 podium

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1100 views )

With team-mate George Russell crashing out on the final lap at Marina Bay last weekend, chasing team-mate Hamilton claimed the final spot on the podium after the duo's... read more »

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Japanese GP: Preview - Pirelli

over 2 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 546 views )

For the first two free practice sessions, each driver will have two additional sets of tyres, compared to the usual 13 sets per weekend. read more »

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Verstappen "absolutely fine" his F1 win streak is over after Singapore GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 727 views )

The Red Bull driver knew that Sunday would be a struggle after he qualified only 11th on the grid, insisting afterwards that he could "forget" challenging for... read more »

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Vasseur identifies key reason for Ferrari's Singapore success

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 959 views )

Fred Vasseur believes Carlos Sainz's ability to manage his tyres and outthink his opponents secured Ferrari's sensational Singapore Grand Prix victory. read more »

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Vowles: Perez "lunge" on Albon could prove costly for Williams F1 team

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 863 views )

The Marina Bay track wasn't expected to suit Williams but Albon had a solid race, and a stop for new tyres under the Virtual Safety Car - mirroring the strategy used by... read more »

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Leclerc winning in Singapore "wasn't the plan" | "It was beneficial to Carlos..."

over 2 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 648 views )

Charles Leclerc has revealed he chose to start on the soft tyres at the Singapore Grand Prix because it was "really clear" it would aid Carlos Sainz's chances of... read more »

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Mercedes would repeat Singapore F1 strategy gamble "every day of the week"

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 787 views )

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon breaking down at the pit exit triggered a virtual safety car on lap 44 of 62 at Marina Bay. This created a window for both Mercedes drivers to pit... read more »

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Autosport Podcast: F1 Singapore GP review

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 725 views )

The Singapore GP delivered a race of both strategy and outright pace at various times thanks to safety car periods on the streets of the Marina Bay circuit.From Sainz's... read more »

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Leclerc admits his Ferrari challenge for win was damaged before race

over 2 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1045 views )

Charles Leclerc has revealed his struggle with tyres and traffic after the safety car period that shook up the entire grid and ruined his Singapore Grand Prix, but accepted his... read more »

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McLaren feared Norris F1 podium was gone when Mercedes made medium switch

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 670 views )

Norris had been running third in the lead train of cars during the second stint of the Marina Bay race, as polesitter Carlos Sainz controlled the pace at the front to bunch the... read more »

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Perez hit with five-second penalty for Albon clash in F1 Singapore GP

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 692 views )

Perez crossed the line in eighth place after appearing to lunge up the inside of the Williams driver into the sharp Turn 13 left-hander.The pair made contact at the apex and... read more »

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Verstappen: Safety Car deployed at worst possible time

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 915 views )

Max Verstappen believes he and Red Bull suffered a "worst case scenario" with the timing of the Safety Car period during Formula 1's Singapore Grand Prix.... read more »

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Sainz: "Cheeky" Singapore F1 strategy to keep Norris in DRS was a risk

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 878 views )

The latter phases of the grand prix at Marina Bay kicked into life when Esteban Ocon's stranded Alpine produced a virtual safety car, prompting the two Mercedes drivers to... read more »