Haas: Schumacher needs ‘perfect weekend’ to score points

2022年5月7日

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner says the level of competition of F1’s midfield means that nothing less than…

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Watches added to F1 jewellery ban as drivers risk $265,000 fine

2022年5月7日

As part of a safety push by the FIA to prevent injuries in the event of accidents and especially fires, drivers have been instructed to remove all jewellery from this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix.
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton has, however, been given a two-race exemption from full compliance with the regulations as some of his jewellery items cannot be easily taken out.
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F1 Miami GP track undergoes more overnight resurfacing work

2022年5月7日

In another change the FIA has decided to remove the two kerbs at the left/right chicane at the pit entry, and replace them with bollards.
Issues with the track surface first emerged on Thursday before any proper circuit action, after safety car and VIP laps activity.
Patches of damage appeared at both Turn 17, the hairpin before the start/finish straight, and Turn 7, the tightening left …Keep reading

Alonso hails best start to an F1 season ‘in 10 years’

2022年5月7日

Fernando Alonso only has two points to his credit so far this season, but the Alpine charger says…

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Alonso feels most competitive he has been in F1 since 2012

2022年5月7日

Two-time F1 world champion Alonso returned to the series last year, scoring one podium finish and playing a critical role in team-mate Esteban Ocon’s shock win in Hungary.
But Alonso has been left downbeat at points through the early part of the 2022 campaign, lamenting bad luck that caused him to retire in Saudi Arabia and crash out of qualifying in Australia.
The Spaniard said after …Keep reading

Miami GP boss defends high F1 ticket prices

2022年5月7日

The first-ever Miami GP around the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium has been the most hyped up new F1 race in years and that has also been reflected in the ticket prices.
Priced at $640 for the cheapest grandstand tickets, the second most expensive seats on the F1 calendar behind Monaco, sold out on the first day of release.
Fans wanting to access the general admission area had to fork out …Keep reading

Russell “doesn’t really understand” Mercedes’ improved F1 pace in Miami

2022年5月7日

Mercedes has struggled with extreme porpoising on its W13 car through the early part of the 2022 season, leaving it unable to challenge Red Bull or Ferrari at the front of the field.
Mercedes brought a raft of updates for its car to Miami, including a low-drag rear wing and a revised front wing endplate design.
While Russell warned the updates would provide no “silver bullet” …Keep reading

Vettel: Underpants appearance in Miami F1 a “piss-take”

2022年5月7日

The use of fire retardant underwear has become a talking point in recent grand prix weekends after a clampdown by new FIA F1 race director Niels Wittich.
Following the letter of the International Sporting Code, Wittich has told drivers not to wear their normal pants or any form of jewellery while driving as a safety measure in case of fire.
The subject of potentially flammable apparel …Keep reading