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Mercedes holds out hope Belgian GP set-up choice will still pay off

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Like most teams, Mercedes opted to run different wing levels on its cars during practice on Friday to try to find the right compromise between straightline speed and downforce... read more »

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Russell felt 'nothing to lose' in Belgian GP qualifying ahead of shock P2

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Russell made it through to Q3 for the third time in four races in the wet conditions, and was forced to pit to switch to intermediates early in the final session after starting... read more »

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Verstappen: No concerns for 2022 as Red Bull continues F1 car development

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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With an overhaul of the technical regulations scheduled for 2022, most F1 teams opted to end development of their current cars early in order to capitalise on the gains... read more »

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Formula 1 would have had grid start with zero cars

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Formula 1 would have carried out a grid start with zero cars had Lewis Hamilton joined his rivals in pitting for slick tyres in Hungary. The Hungarian Grand Prix was... read more »

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Vettel reprimanded for not removing t-shirt before national anthem

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Vettel, Valtteri Bottas, Carlos Sainz Jr and Lance Stroll were summoned by the stewards over a breach of the pre-race procedure outlined by race director Michael Masi.It... read more »

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Hungarian GP under early red flag after multi-car crashes at Turn 1

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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After a rain shower hit the track with 25 minutes to go before lights out, all drivers opted to start the race on intermediate tyres in the low grip conditions.While polesitter... read more »

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A new engine for Verstappen

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Honda has revealed that having detected an issue overnight it has opted to change the engine in Max Verstappen's car. read more »

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Steiner says crashes ‘a little too frequent and heavy’

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Guenther Steiner says Haas' crashes in Formula 1 this year are becoming "a little too frequent and too heavy." Haas opted to run two rookies in Formula 1 this... read more »

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McLaren backs decision to delay pitstop clampdown until Belgian GP

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The FIA issued a technical directive at the end of June informing teams that it would be moving to slow down pit stops and restrict automated processes on safety grounds.The... read more »

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Why F1's battle of the rear wings is becoming even more intricate

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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At several grands prix, the two outfits - and indeed even the drivers within them - have opted to go in different directions.It's been a balancing act between opting for a... read more »

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Alonso plans to stay on "dark side" after aggressive F1 sprint drive

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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The Alpine driver was one of just four who opted for soft tyres for the start of the 17-lap contest, and in a stunning first lap he jumped from 11th on the grid to fifth... read more »

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No further action over Russell braking move

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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The stewards have opted to take no further action over George Russell seemingly moving under braking as he batled Kimi Raikkonen. read more »

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Norris "will go for it" if chance to attack Verstappen in Austrian GP appears

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Norris will share the front row with Verstappen for Sunday's second 2021 race at the Red Bull Ring, after they topped qualifying, with the Red Bull driver claiming pole.In... read more »

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Ricciardo sweated out his Styrian GP frustrations

over 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Disappointed with his result at the Stryian Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo opted to sweat out all the "anger and toxins" from his body. read more »

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Ferrari was "most willing" to discuss Red Bull F1 engine deal from 2022

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Red Bull's existing power unit partner, Honda, announced last October it would be quitting F1 at the end of the 2021 season, leaving the four-time champion team in need of... read more »

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“The teams have plenty of data on this track” – Pirelli’s Mario Isola

over 4 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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For the first time at the Red Bull Ring Pirelli have opted for different tyre compounds to be used at each of the Austrian Grand Prix's, it is the first time Pirelli have... read more »

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Red Bull: France win ‘a little bit of payback’ for Spain defeat

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull boss Christian Horner described the manner of Max Verstappen's victory in France as "a little bit of payback" for the nature of its defeat in Spain.... read more »

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Stewards explain Perez track limits decision

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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The Paul Ricard stewards have revealed why they opted to take no further action over Sergio Perez appearing to exceed the track limits as he battled with Valtteri Bottas in the... read more »

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Hamilton: Pointless to defend any harder against Verstappen

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Lewis Hamilton says it was "pointless" to put up too aggressive a defence against a charging Max Verstappen during the closing stages of Formula 1's French Grand... read more »

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Verstappen beats Hamilton to victory at dramatic French GP

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Max Verstappen took the race victory at the French Grand Prix after overtaking title rival Lewis Hamilton on the penultimate lap of the race. Verstappen completed the race on a... read more »

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Brown pulls out of racing return to help commemorate Mansour Ojjeh at French GP

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has opted to withdraw from a racing return this weekend in order to commemorate Mansour Ojjeh at the French Grand Prix. read more »

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Perez impressed by Albon's openness since taking his Red Bull seat

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Red Bull opted to drop Albon after just one full season with the team following a difficult 2020 campaign, moving him into a test and reserve role as Perez took his seat.The... read more »

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Verstappen: Red Bull mustn't throw away title chance like BMW

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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His view has echoes of a strategic mistake made by BMW Sauber in 2008.That year the Swiss-based team had a competitive car, and after scoring his first grand prix win in... read more »

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Mercedes: Bottas not sacrificed to aid Hamilton’s prospects

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has shot down suggestions that Valtteri Bottas’ hopes were disregarded in order to help Lewis Hamilton during qualifying in Azerbaijan, explaining the... read more »

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Red Bull sticks with old engines in Baku as rivals opt for new units

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull Racing has opted to continue using its current power units for this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, whereas its rivals Mercedes and Ferrari have opted for new units... read more »