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Paffett: 'These cars are a lot more difficult to drive'

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Gary Paffett has warned that drivers face a new challenge in 2014 -because of the major regulation changes - the cars are completely different to drive when compared to... read more »

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Button: First test will be 'hilarious' but 'exciting'

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Jenson Button is predicting a "hilarious" first test in Jerez in late-January as the drivers get to grips with the 2014 cars for the first time. The regulation... read more »

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Pirelli working to reduce marbles next season

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Pirelli are hoping they can reduce the amount of marbles that build-up off the racing line following complaints from the drivers. At present, the tyres shed small pieces of... read more »

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Button: 'Expect closer racing like GP2 in 2014'

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Jenson Button expects the regulation changes next season will be a positive thing for the fans, but says the drivers will have a tougher time than at present. The Briton has... read more »

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2014 cars will be tough to drive - Button

over 12 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Jenson Button is expecting the 2014 cars to be difficult to drive due to increased torque and less downforce - a prospect that does not excite him read more »

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Pirelli to conduct December test with 2013 cars

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Pirelli will get the opportunity to test its 2014 tyres on current-spec cars after the FIA agreed it would be beneficial for the sport, considering their last attempt during... read more »

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Teams to get two sets of '14 prototype tyres to try

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Formula 1 teams will get their first opportunity to test the new 2014 Pirelli tyres at the weekend after the Italian supplier gained the necessary permission to issue teams... read more »

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Pirelli threatens to quit if they can't test for '14

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Pirelli says it could be left with no option but to quit Formula 1 at the end of the season if it isn't given the opportunity to test its 2014 tyres ahead of the season.... read more »

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Pirelli confirm unchanged tyre size for 2014

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Plans to widen the rear tyres for next season have been scrapped according to Pirelli, which, along with Mercedes, proposed the idea because of the increased torque demands as... read more »

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Pirelli confirms 2014 tyre size not changing

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

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Pirelli has confirmed reports the size of its F1 tyres will not be changing. Earlier, it was suggested that because the torque produced by next year’s new V6 engines... read more »

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Pirelli considering wider rear tyres for 2014

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Pirelli has floated the idea of increasing the width and diameter of the rear tyres for next season in a bid to ensure they can cope with the increased wear. With Formula 1... read more »

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Red Bull will implement pit stop changes

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Red Bull has announced that it will implement immediate changes to its pit stop procedure in order to avoid a repeat of their Nurburgring error which resulted in a loose wheel... read more »

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Mercedes reveals 2014 engine details

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mercedes-Benz have released the first images of its V6 1.6 litre turbo unit which will power its own cars and others in 2014. The German company believes the 'power... read more »

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Explaining: Torque maps

over 13 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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The torque map is probably the single most important reference map used in Formula 1 engine management. It is the fingerprint of an engine and of critical importance for engine... read more »

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Explaining: Pedal maps

over 13 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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You hear them discussed every single Formula 1 race weekend. Pedal maps and torque maps are two of the most regularly used words in the sport, but what exactly are they? read more »

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Mercedes engine the cause of high tyre wear?

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Mercedes' powerful engine could be the cause of increased rear-tyre wear for its customers; McLaren, Mercedes and Force India, according to a report in Germany's Auto... read more »

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Business as usual for RBR

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Having been caught out by the engine torque map investigations, RBR was back to hard work today as they are back to a level playing field. And as with everyone else, their... read more »

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Torque maps explained by Renault Sport

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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After the German GP we were left with the issue of the torque maps being investigated on the Red Bull cars, which have now been policed by the FIA. But Renault Sport F1 deputy... read more »

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It's good to torque

over 13 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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A timely Q&A with Renault Sport F1 deputy managing director, Rob White, who sums up engine mapping and the latest developments. read more »

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Low speed torque and acceleration the key elements at Hungary

over 13 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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The Hungarian Grand Prix will be the final event before the F1 fraternity takes its annual summer break. Held at the Hungaroring outside the vibrant Hungarian capital Budapest,... read more »

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FIA forces Red Bull to change engine map

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The FIA has issued a technical directive to close the loophole exploited by Red Bull at the German Grand Prix last weekend. This was predicted by The F1 Times on... read more »

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McLaren hopes to avoid rules row repeat

over 13 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1 and the FIA should do all they can to avoid another lengthy debate about technical regulations in the wake of the controversy over Red Bull's engine torque maps... read more »

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FIA to clarify regs to close Red Bull loophole

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The FIA is hoping to close a loophole exploited by Red Bull in Germany which resulted in both cars being reported to the stewards, though they were later cleared to race.... read more »

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Horner: RB8 complies with the rules

over 13 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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As Christian Horner again insists his RB8 is legal, Red Bull's rivals have called on the FIA to clarify the rules on engine torque mapping... read more »

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Red Bull cleared by stewards

over 13 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Red Bull will not be penalised for their torque map irregularities, according to the German GP stewards... read more »