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Pirelli to add super-super-soft as part of tyre shake-up

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1375 views )

Formula 1's tyre supplier, Pirelli, will add an additional compound to its line-up for 2016, expanding the range from four to five, with the fifth compound a... read more »

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The Final Stint: Mercedes under pressure

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1290 views )

One might think a car could only be one of two things within Formula One's set of strictly defined regulations: legal or illegal. If a rear wing is 0.3mm wider than it... read more »

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F1 likely to return to ground-effect cars in 2017

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1908 views )

Following a meeting of team technical bosses on Tuesday, it's been agreed that returning to ground-effect cars would be the best option to ensure overtaking is maximised... read more »

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F1 Strategy Group to look at increasing overtaking

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1531 views )

Formula 1's Strategy Group has asked technical bosses from each of the teams on the grid to look at ways of increasing overtaking as part of ongoing plans to revamp the... read more »

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Pirelli calls for testing rethink ahead of 2017 changes

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1341 views )

Pirelli's Paul Hembery has called for a major rethink to Formula 1's testing rules come 2017, when a major overhaul of the sport is planned to come into effect.... read more »

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Video: What Formula 1 cars might look like in 2017

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1657 views )

Formula 1 will undergo a transformation in 2017 with quicker cars on the cards. Whilst the regulations haven't been confirmed, renowned technical guru Giorgio Piola has... read more »

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Tweaks made to Singapore Grand Prix track layout to help overtaking in 2015

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1310 views )

The layout of the Singapore Grand Prix circuit will be slightly changed this year to alter Turns 11, 12 and 13 around the iconic Anderson Bridge. The plans have been approved... read more »

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Button backs proposed ground effect return in 2017

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1667 views )

Jenson Button believes returning to lighter cars with downforce generated by the floor, rather than the front and rear-wings, is where Formula 1's future lies. It's a... read more »

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McLaren feeling pinch as it mounts pressure on Honda

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1263 views )

McLaren admits its lack of success with Honda is having wider ramifications, suggesting the two companies have different timeframes for success read more »

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F1 chiefs to hold key meeting over 2017 rules this week

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1606 views )

The future of Formula 1 could become a little clearer this week with confirmation that F1 chiefs will meet on Wednesday to try to firm up planned rules changes for the 2017... read more »

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Pirelli looking to add more tyre variations in 2017

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1542 views )

Pirelli could look to add more tyre compiund options to their current product range if they secure another term as Formula 1's sole supplier. Autosport has revealed that... read more »

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Team bosses provide further information on F1's future

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1932 views )

Formula 1 bosses met on Friday evening to discuss the sport's future, particularly the changes agreed during the Strategy Group meeting last month. Whilst the return of... read more »

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Wider tyres will separate great from good - Ricciardo

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1522 views )

Daniel Ricciardo believes the introduction of wider rear tyres in 2017 will help separate the great drivers from the good drivers. The F1 Strategy Group agreed to the... read more »

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Ricciardo: Wider tyres more rewarding

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1127 views )

Daniel Ricciardo has backed a proposal to reintroduce wider tyres in F1, saying it would result in the best drivers coming to the fore... read more »

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Ricciardo: Wider tyres to help F1 aces

over 10 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1035 views )

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo says the reintroduction of wider tyres to Formula 1 for 2017 will separate the better drivers from the rest of the field read more »

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Max Yamabiko: Strategically complicated

over 10 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1030 views )

Max Yamabiko considers the wider implications of the Strategy Group's proposals to improve the F1 show and how it can be made possible... read more »

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Mixed reaction from Pirelli to planned changes

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1611 views )

The outcome of  Formula 1's Strategy Group meeting has been met with a mixed reaction from the sport's official tyre supplier, Pirelli. Two key factors relating to... read more »

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Pirelli 'very happy' with wider tyres

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1129 views )

Pirelli will work with the teams to find a "safe solution" in the wake of the announcement that teams will be free to choose their tyres in 2016... read more »

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The death of independents moves a step closer

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1797 views )

The FIA announced details from Thursday's F1 Strategy Group meeting in a press release on Friday afternoon, among the changes discussed are refuelling, wider tyres, louder... read more »

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Refuelling amongst changes agreed for 2017

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1474 views )

A raft of changes have been agreed which will be implemented in 2017 following a meeting between Formula 1 bosses on Thursday at Biggin Hill. The crunch meeting was aimed at... read more »

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Tech Bite: Sauber introduce a leading edge slat

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1770 views )

Sauber didn't introduce many upgrades at the Spanish Grand Prix, but one small change to the C33 came in the form of a leading edge slat. Sandwiched between the side of... read more »

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Drivers to survey fans about future Formula 1 rules

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1789 views )

Formula 1 drivers are to take matters into their own hands next week with a proposal by the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, which will see them asking fans what they want... read more »

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Senior figures warn against radical change in 2017

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1292 views )

Senior Formula 1 figures have warned against radical change in 2017, believing it will only benefit the larger teams capable of spending their way to front. F1's... read more »

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Pirelli wants future rules decision ahead of tender

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1409 views )

Pirelli has called on the sport to confirm its plans for the 2017 season to ensure it can prepare itself for the upcoming tyre supplier tender process. Formula 1 recently voted... read more »

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Ecclestone attacks Manor over Australia no-show

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1665 views )

Bernie Ecclestone says the Manor Marussia F1 Team will have to pay for its own freight to be shipped from Australia to Malaysia as punishment for failing to take part in the... read more »