Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Webber: After Multi-21 Red Bull received letter from Seb’s lawyer

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It has emerged that Sebastian Vettel threatened to sue Red Bull over the Multi-21 affair which erupted in the aftermath of the Malaysian Grand Prix that year. That is the explosive revelation in Mark Webber’s newly-published autobiography Aussie Grit. The Australian this week revealed that the tension between himself and former Red Bull teammate Vettel […]
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Russia wants to run and own Formula 1 team

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If Azerbaijan is pushing towards the Formula 1 grid, then so too should Russia. That is the view of Igor Ermilin, the presidential advisor of the Russian Automobile Federation. His comments follow reports Azerbaijan, a former Soviet state, is considering starting a F1 team or at least sponsoring one as it joins the sport’s calendar next […]
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Arrivabene: Would you agree to a pay cut in favour of a colleague?

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Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene says Formula 1 is seeking “the solution” to its current wide ranging crisis, but admits the road ahead will be difficult. When asked by Auto Hebdo about the increasingly disaffected audience, the Ferrari chief answered: “Obviously we are going through a difficult moment.” “Everyone has acknowledged that. There are discussions at all […]
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Massa says radio instructions in F1 is nothing new

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Veteran Felipe Massa has defended the radio instructions given to drivers from the pitwall in the hybrid V6 turbo era of Formula 1. As the sport analyses what is turning off fans, some are arguing that the sport should push ahead with its plans to further limit the exchange of information between the pitwall and the supposed […]
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Burti says Hamilton and Alonso best drivers in F1

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Lewis Hamilton is the clear favourite to win the 2015 Formula 1 world championship title, claims former F1 driver turned Brazilian commentator Luciano Burti, even though Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg has found his form at recent races. 40-year-old Burti, who raced for Jaguar and Prost early last decade, told Globo: “Hamilton has always been […]
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Mosley declines invited to Strategy Group meeting

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Former FIA president Max Mosley was invited to Wednesday’s key meeting of the Strategy Group in London, The Times newspaper reports. But the former FIA president “refused, believing that his presence would cause ructions,” according to correspondent Kevin Eason. One reason for that is because the meeting will also be attended by Mosley’s successor Jean Todt, […]
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Austria shunt means engine change for Alonso at Silverstone

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Fernando Alonso will have yet another engine change this time for the British Grand Prix but Honda said the McLaren driver will escape a grid penalty because the damaged unit will be replaced with used components. Alonso and teammate Jenson Button were handed 25 place penalties at the previous race in Austria after using their fifth […]
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Alonso to switch to old engine

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Honda have confirmed to Sky Sports that Fernando Alonso will require an engine change ahead of the British GP.
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Horner: The time for talking has now come and gone

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Formula 1 needs to make real strategic decisions at a meeting on Wednesday after talking a lot about change and delivering little, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said ahead of a F1 Strategy Group meeting on Wednesday. “I think it’s a crucial meeting. Really some actions need to come out of it,” the Briton […]
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Strategy Group must 'make progress'

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Red Bull boss Christian Horner says progress must be made at Wednesday's meeting of the Formula 1 Strategy Group if the body is to maintain any credibility
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More engine penalties looming for Alonso at Silverstone

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This weekend will not be a happy home grand prix for McLaren, and although the British team hit new lows in Canada and Austria, the end is not in sight and the hits will keep on coming this weekend at Silverstone. “It’s never the way you want to get to the British grand prix after the […]
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Tilke to design Baku F1 street track layout

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Once considered a highly unlikely fit for Formula 1, Azerbaijan is racing full steam ahead into its grand prix future. Bernie Ecclestone has inked a deal for a street race in Baku, the oil-rich former Soviet country’s capital, and asked if it is going ahead, the F1 supremo insisted: “Yep. Sure. It’s going to be great. People are […]
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McLarens facing new grid drops

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Honda have warned that both Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso could suffer new grid drops for this weekend’s British GP.
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'Strategy Group must deliver'

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Christian Horner has warned the F1 Strategy Group will lose credibility if they cannot make progress when discussing the future of the sport on Wednesday.
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Alonso may get British GP grid penalty

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The McLaren Formula 1 team may have to change Fernando Alonso's engine at the British Grand Prix after Honda found damage from his crash with Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen in Austria
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Williams preview the British Grand Prix

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‘The Home of British Motorsport’ is naturally a treasured place in Williams’ heart and not only because the team won both its first and 100th Grand Prix at the circuit. The track consists of long sweeping corners and fast straights, making it one of the quickest laps on the calendar. The race at Silverstone is […]
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McLaren preview the British Grand Prix

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The British Grand Prix is one of the most iconic races on the Formula 1 calendar. It has featured in every World Championship season since 1950 and Silverstone has played host to the race more often than not. The 3.660-mile/5.891km circuit has been the exclusive home of the race since 1987. The layout has changed […]
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Sauber and NetApp extend partnership

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Press Release: The Sauber F1 Team is pleased to announce the extension of its partnership with NetApp, a global leader in storage and data management. After a successful three-year collaboration with NetApp, this year marks the fourth consecutive year the Sauber F1 Team has worked with the company as a Technical Partner. NetApp provides the […]
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Ricciardo writes off 2015

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Daniel Ricciardo has written off 2015 and called on Red Bull and Renault to focus their attention on producing a front-running car next year instead.
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Ferrari interest "nice" - Ricciardo

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Daniel Ricciardo has acknowledged the Ferrari Formula 1 team is interested in signing him and that he regards it as "a compliment", but believes it unlikely he could leave Red Bull
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Hamilton hits back at radio critisicm

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Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has dismissed claims that a ban on pit-to-car radios would make a big difference to the racing
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The fine art of pit stops according to Mercedes

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Mercedes give insight into what it takes to change all four wheels (and sometimes some minor aero tweaks) on a Formula 1 car, during a race in what is the art of pit stops. What defines a ‘Good’ pit stop? It’s easy to believe that pit stops are all about speed and, of course, every […]
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Mercedes preview the British Grand Prix

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Mercedes preview the British Grand Prix, Round 9 of the 2015 Formula 1 World Championship, at Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton: “I don’t feel like I ever really reached my peak in Austria. It wasn’t the smoothest of weekends for me – so to come away with P2 wasn’t a disaster in the circumstances. Silverstone, though… that’s […]
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Toro Rosso drivers preview the British Grand Prix

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Toro Rosso drivers preview the British Grand Prix, Round 9 of the 2015 Formula 1 World Championship, at Silverstone. Carlos Sainz: “Silverstone is one of the Grands Prix circuits I’ve most been looking forward to this season. It’s always been my favourite track. I have driven the track with both the Infiniti Red Bull Racing […]
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25 reasons to be positive about F1

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Enough of the doom and gloom! Ahead of this weekend’s British GP, here are a few reminders why F1 is, despite what you may have heard elsewhere, still in pole position…
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Red Bull exit could force F1 change

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Red Bull pulling out of Formula 1 could be what is required to trigger a necessary overhaul of the championship's regulations, according to Force India deputy team principal Bob Fernley
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Cavall begins partnership with Force India

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Press Release: Sahara Force India is proud to announce the launch of a new partnership with Cavall, producers of premium wine from Mexico. The Cavall logo will be featured on the team’s car, the VJM08, appearing prominently on the side view of the drivers’ headrests. The rich soils and idyllic climate of Mexico have allowed […]
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Raikkonen: Things are not always in our hands

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Under fire Kimi Raikkonen does not believe that his future at Ferrari and in F1 for that matter is in his own hands, and in fact believes quite the contrary. “Raikkonen’s fate is in his hands,” Italian media have quoted team boss Maurizio Arrivabene as saying, amid swirling speculation about the Finn. Some sources have reported that Raikkonen, […]
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Todt call for two faced Ecclestone to be more positive about F1

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FIA president Jean Todt has urged Bernie Ecclestone to keep quiet about Formula 1’s problems, while pointing out that the F1 supremo is two faced when it suits him to be. Ecclestone has been the harshest critic of the sport’s new turbo V6 era, calling the technology a “crappy product” in a recent interview. And now, in […]
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F1 day on SSN HQ!

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Sky Sports News HQ will be warming up in style for this weekend’s British GP on Wednesday with live interviews with all seven British-based teams.
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Toro Rosso shines as ‘big brother’ Red Bull struggle

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Although both teams share Renault power in Formula 1 relative minnows Toro Rosso are making big budget Red Bull look decidedly ordinary this season. Auto Motor und Sport reports that the James Key-designed STR10 is perhaps among the three best cars on the grid this season. “With a Mercedes engine we would be at the front,” […]
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Calls to change F1’s draconian engine rules grow louder

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Calls for Formula 1 to revisit the detail of its draconian engine rules are growing louder, with representatives of three of the four engine suppliers calling for action. In Austria, the full extent of the current situation became clear when McLaren’s cars were ordered an extraordinary 50 places down the 20-position grid. “It’s ridiculous,” said […]
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Formula E saves face for Renault’s season

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Success in Formula E means the 2015 motorsport season will not be a lost year for Renault, according to Cyril Abiteboul, who is managing director of the French carmaker’s formula one arm, Renault Sport F1. Renault is having a nightmare run at the beginning of the sport’s ‘power unit’ era, struggling in 2014 but arguably then making […]
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Webber: Multi-21 showed how toothless Red Bull were

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Red Bull have declined to comment on Mark Webber’s latest claims about his intense rivalry with former teammate Sebastian Vettel, the straight talking Aussie calling the energy drinks outfit toothless for the way they handled the feud. Earlier this month, quadruple world champion Vettel said he was not concerned amid reports his old Australian rival […]
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How to do the British GP!

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What shall I wear? Where shall I watch? There are always certain pre-occupations ahead of a trip to the British GP.
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Pirelli preview British Grand Prix

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The P Zero Orange hard and P Zero White medium tyres have been selected for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone: a fast and flowing circuit that takes a lot out of the tyres, especially during the many high-speed corners. This results in plenty of wear and degradation, especially if ambient temperatures are high – […]
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Monday, 29 June 2015

Size matters for Michelin bid to supply F1 tyres

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Michelin has no interest in supplying tyres to Formula One unless the sport agrees to make them bigger, a change motorsport head Pascal Couasnon (pictured below) feels sure will happen eventually. The French company and current suppliers Pirelli are the only bidders for the three-year contract from 2017, when rule changes could be introduced to […]
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Hahn means business as he heads consortium to buy F1

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The combative German media magnate poised for another high-octane move against Formula One motor racing impresario Bernie Ecclestone is no stranger to conflict and is used to getting his own way. Though a bribery case brought against Ecclestone by Dieter Hahn’s Constantin Medien was dismissed last year, Hahn is now working with a consortium on […]
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Sauber preview British Grand Prix

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The Sauber F1 Team travels to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, the ninth round of the FIA Formula One World Championship which will take place from 3rd to 5th of July. The Swiss team, as well as its drivers, are looking forward to this legendary race weekend – at the home of British motor […]
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Reader Rights: Ban the grid girls!

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The 2015 Monaco Grand Prix caused quite a stir even before Lewis Hamilton’s botched tyre strategy did. It was when ‘grid boys’ took to their slots while waiting for the drivers to join them on the grid. The smart and disruptive marketing idea did make almost every single person sit back and take notice of […]
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De Villota crash details explained

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Maria de Villota was "fighting" the Marussia Formula 1 car and struggling to slow down when she crashed into an articulated trailer during a test in 2012, documents have revealed
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Todt tells Ecclestone to stop slating F1

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FIA president Jean Todt has urged Bernie Ecclestone to cut his public criticism of various aspects of Formula 1
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Force India now aiming for Red Bull

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Force India has set its sights on Red Bull and fourth place in the Formula 1 constructors' championship as its upgraded car arrives for the British Grand Prix
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Hamilton told off by The Queen

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F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed he was given a rebuke by The Queen over his table manners.
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F1 should make 'huge' wheel size jump

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Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery says Formula 1 should make a "huge jump" in tyre size and not get fixated on proposals for 18-inch wheels
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Raikkonen: I still love F1

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Kimi Raikkonen says he’s still in love with F1 and wants to stay on at Ferrari – assuming, that is, the Scuderia want to keep him.
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Raikkonen has lost 'edge' - Coulthard

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Kimi Raikkonen's former team-mate David Coulthard says it is time Ferrari considered replacing the Finn as he has reached a plateau Coulthard recognises from his own Formula 1 career
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Pirelli may ask for extra tests

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Pirelli may request additional testing ahead of 2016 if teams want next season’s tyres to be more aggressive, its motorsport boss Paul Hembery has said.
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Force India preview British Grand Prix

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Force India preview the British Grand Prix, Round 9 of the 2015 Formula 1 World Championship, at Silverstone. Team Principal, Dr Vijay Mallya, reflects on the team’s upturn in form and targets more success at Silverstone. VJM: “We come to Silverstone off the back of two strong results in Canada and Austria, two races that […]
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Decision on Red Bull future to be made before summer break

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Red Bull is still mulling over the decision to quit Formula 1 or not according to Helmut Marko, after mogul Dietrich Mateschitz issued the threat at his own Austrian grand prix recently. “The decision will be made before the summer break,” Speed Week now quotes Marko as saying. It had been expected that Red Bull would make […]
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