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F1 updates tyre rule that risked Russell Sakhir GP disqualification

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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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 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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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 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1091 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 5 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 922 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 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 668 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 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 664 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 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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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 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 852 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 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 765 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 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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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 5 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 863 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 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 913 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 5 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1059 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 5 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 869 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 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 691 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 »

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Video: Unusual Pit Stops, Slow Starts & More | 2020 Bahrain GP F1 Race Debrief

over 5 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1266 views )

Andrew Shovlin answers your 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix questions – from why we only changed three tyres at Valtteri’s final pit stop, to his tricky start, why we didn’t pit Lewis... read more »

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Hamilton and Vettel wrong to criticise Pirelli - Sainz

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1125 views )

Carlos Sainz believes Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel are wrong to criticise Pirelli after the drivers ran the rule over the Italian manufacturer's 2021 development... read more »

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Hamilton: F1 needs a tyre war to push Pirelli

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 788 views )

Disappointed with Pirelli's 2021 tyres, Lewis Hamilton has urged Formula 1 to go back to the days of tyre wars and bring in a second supplier. read more »

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Pirelli facing driver revolt that could lead to 2021 tyres being shelved

over 5 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 899 views )

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli is facing a revolt from the drivers that could lead to its 2021 rubber being shelved. read more »

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F1 drivers' 2021 Pirelli tyre concerns not just about performance

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1360 views )

Formula 1 drivers say their concerns about Pirelli's 2021 tyres go beyond them just being slower, as debate rages about whether the championship should stick with the... read more »

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Russell offers reason for sluggish Q2 time

over 5 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 809 views )

George Russell cited used tyres as the reason why he was so far off the pace in Q2 for the Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »

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Bahrain Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton remains imperious despite tyre concerns

over 5 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 656 views )

Lewis Hamilton remains imperious in Bahrain - just don't ask him about tyres. read more »

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Mercedes Expecting 'Fairly Tricky' Bahrain Grand Prix Despite Front Row Lock-out

over 5 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 952 views )

Toto Wolff says tyres will play a key part in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen in particular looking like a threat to Mercedes. read more »