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F1 increases number of 18-inch tyre tests for 2021

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 689 views )

Formula 1 has opted to increase the number of 18-inch Pirelli tyre test days in 2021 from 25 to 30 ahead of their full-time introduction next year. The tyres, which were... read more »

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Video: Everything You Need to Know About TYRES in Motorsport

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1182 views )

Tyres play a vital role in getting the driver from A to B in a race. Here's the rundown of the variety of tyres and how they are used across different motorsports. 00:00 -... read more »

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‘Left unchecked cars could have outgrown circuits’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 711 views )

Formula 1 had to tweak this year's aerodynamic rules or risk "outgrowing" the tyres and circuits, says Mercedes technical director James Allison. read more »

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‘Complete Hamilton feels his tyres as if they were his feet’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 675 views )

Lewis Hamilton has an edge over Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc because he is a "more complete" driver says Gerhard Berger. read more »

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FIA approve 2021 cars for 18-inch tyre tests

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 884 views )

The FIA will allow the use of modified 2021 cars to test Pirelli's 18-inch tyres, meaning McLaren can take part. read more »

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Mercedes have fears over 2021 tyres

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 655 views )

James Allison says that, while Mercedes are happy with their car, they have concerns about the tyres being introduced in 2021. read more »

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F1 teams face "head scratching" adapting to 2021 tyres

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1291 views )

Ferrari sporting director Laurent Mekies thinks Formula 1 teams will have to do a lot of "head scratching" to get on top of Pirelli's new 2021 tyre compounds read more »

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Red Bull Racing Needs to be 'Strong on All Tyres of Circuit' in 2021 - Christian Horner

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1021 views )

Christian Horner says Red Bull know the areas in which they need to improve ahead of the 2021 season in order to take the fight to Mercedes. read more »

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F1 updates tyre rule that risked Russell Sakhir GP disqualification

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 983 views )

The FIA has updated the Formula 1 sporting regulations related to tyre usage that meant George Russell risked being disqualified in Sakhir after being fitted with Valtteri... read more »

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“The drivers had to think about managing their tyres” – Mario Isola, Head of F1 Pirelli

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1085 views )

This year has been an up and down year for Pirelli, from multiple tyre failures in the British Grand Prix, to one week later choosing softer compounds at the 70th anniversary... read more »

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Ricciardo suggests experimenting with Yas Marina layout after dull finale

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 967 views )

Daniel Ricciardo has suggested that organisers of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix could experiment with different layouts in the wake of an unenthralling end to the 2020 season.... read more »

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Verstappen had flashbacks to Spa, Imola F1 tyre issues in Abu Dhabi GP

over 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 816 views )

Max Verstappen admits his only concern from a dominant victory at the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP was whether his F1 tyres would go the distance. read more »

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Horner hopes Albon can ‘play a role’ in Abu Dhabi GP

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 717 views )

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner is hopeful Alexander Albon will "play a role" in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. The Thai-British driver will start from... read more »

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McLaren didn’t get clean run on soft tyre

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 596 views )

Carlos Sainz said McLaren weren't able to put a clean stint together on the soft tyres during Friday practice in Abu Dhabi. read more »

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Abu Dhabi GP: Practice team notes - Ferrari

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 580 views )

We did quite a lot of work today but we have more to do, as we have still not managed to get the tyres into the right operating window, especially when it comes to the Softs. read more »

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Pirelli admit poor communication over 2021 tyre test

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 804 views )

Pirelli believe poor communication over the purpose of their 2021 tyres and the testing of them led to heavy criticism from the drivers. read more »

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Pirelli to improve messaging to F1 drivers on new 2021 tyres

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 674 views )

Pirelli says it will improve its messaging to Formula 1 drivers ahead of the second test of its 2021 tyres in FP2 in Abu Dhabi on Friday read more »

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Mercedes installs radio fix following Sakhir tyre mix-up

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 625 views )

Mercedes has installed a fix following the radio miscommunication during last weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix which saw George Russell fitted with his teammate's tyres. read more »

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Mercedes implements fix after Bahrain radio drama

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 933 views )

Mercedes has installed a fix to its intercom system to ensure the issues it faced at the Sakhir Grand Prix do not arise again. The team was on course for a one-two finish, with... read more »

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2021 tyre testing continues in Abu Dhabi

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 761 views )

On Friday the teams will get the chance to once again run Pirelli's 2021-specification tyres, as was previously the case in FP1 and FP2 in Bahrain. read more »

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Mercedes fined for incorrect use of tyres

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 736 views )

Mercedes has been fined but George Russell retains 9th position after stewards rule on incident which saw the incorrect tyres fitted to the Briton's car. read more »

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Russell keeps points as Mercedes fined €20,000 for pit stop error

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 804 views )

George Russell has retained his maiden Formula 1 Championship points after Mercedes was fined €20,000 for the incorrect use of tyres on his car during the Sakhir Grand Prix.... read more »

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Mercedes pit stop error a ‘colossal f*** up’ – Wolff

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 863 views )

Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff has described his squad's race-damaging pit stop sequence in Bahrain as a "colossal f*** up". With a Safety Car deployed... read more »

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FIA makes changes to Bahrain barrier after Romain Grosjean crash

over 4 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 612 views )

The FIA has modified the barrier where Romain Grosjean had his fiery ahead of Formula One's return to Bahrain International Circuit this weekend, adding a wall of tyres to... read more »

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Why Mercedes only changed three Bottas tyres

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 598 views )

Mercedes has explained their reasoning for why they only changed three tyres on Valtteri Bottas' car for his final stint at the Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »