Mercedes: Low-rake concept affected more by new F1 aero rules

The German manufacturer conducted a deep analysis of the troubles it suffered in pre-season testing, when main rival Red Bull enjoyed a confidence boosting three days of running.
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It thinks a combination of the impact of the new harder Pirelli tyres, allied to the implications of a change of aero rules to cut downforce, have especially …Keep reading
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Sainz brings much-needed fresh air to Ferrari F1 team – Binotto

Sainz has joined Ferrari after racing for McLaren for the last two F1 seasons and races alongside Charles Leclerc as Sebastian Vettel’s replacement.
Speaking to Sky Sports F1 about how well Sainz had integrated into Ferrari since the start of 2021, which included just 1.5 days of running in the team’s SF21 challenger during the reduced pre-season testing this year, Binotto said it had …Keep reading
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‘Just Distracts You’ – Max Verstappen Tuning Out the Chatter of Being ‘Favorites’ Ahead of Season Opener

‘Just Distracts You’ – Max Verstappen Tuning Out the Chatter of Being ‘Favorites’ Ahead of Season Opener

Much has been made of Red Bull F1’s perfect pre-season testing. The Milton Keynes-based outfit ended the tests with the most laps, topped the time sheets, and even avoided technical problems. This was in clear contrast to what their main rivals Mercedes had managed. All signs seem to point towards the fact that Red Bull…

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Renault engine best I’ve had in F1, says Ocon

The former Mercedes reserve and test driver is starting his second season at the rebranded Alpine team, after a strong end to the 2020 campaign as he got himself up to speed at the outfit.
With Renault introducing some upgrades to its power unit for this year, ahead of an all-new concept coming in 2022, Ocon says he is impressed with the progress he feels has been made over the winter.
“I …Keep reading
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Verstappen fastest from Bottas in F1 Bahrain GP opening practice

Verstappen’s best lap of 1m31.294s is 2.334 seconds slower than the 1m28.960s he set to top pre-season testing at the Sakhir track earlier this month, but that was set in much cooler conditions than the cars ran in the mid-afternoon sun in Bahrain on Friday.
Alpine’s Fernando Alonso led the pack out of the pits at the start of the one-hour session, with both Friday practice sessions reduced …Keep reading
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Retirements Thoughts Will Slow Lewis Hamilton Down: Häkkinen

Retirements Thoughts Will Slow Lewis Hamilton Down: Häkkinen

The 2021 F1 season hasn’t even got lights out in Bahrain, yet there is still uncertainty regarding the future of Lewis Hamilton in F1. Many fans believe that the Briton is mulling walking away from the sport at the end of the season. And a former World champion thinks if the rumor were indeed true,…

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McLaren F1 boss predicts Verstappen-Russell at Mercedes in 2022

The identity of Mercedes’ future line-up remains the subject of intense speculation after only concluding a one-year contract extension with Hamilton in February, while team-mate Bottas has been on one-year deals for several seasons.
That means Mercedes is free to swap drivers for 2022 when Mercedes protege Russell, who starred in last year’s Sakhir Grand Prix when filling in for a COVID-hit …Keep reading
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