Hulkenberg says new rear wing ‘like pulling a parachute’
By Nico Hulkenberg has admitted that it’s difficult to compare this year’s Renault power unit with its 2018 predecessor because of the impact of new aerodynamic rule changes. An attempt to improve the on-track action by reducing the effect of ‘dirty air’ on pursuing cars has led to the FIA introducing new regulations for front and […]
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Horner rubbishes rumors of Honda vibration issues
Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner denied a paddock rumor that the Honda engine was suffering from vibrations linked to the unit’s tight integration into the team’s RB15 chassis. The Milton Keynes-based outfit switched to Honda power this season and engineered its 2019 car around the Japanese manufacturer’s engine package. Reports emerged on Wednesday in […]
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HANS device creator Dr Robert Hubbard dies at 75
Dr Robert Hubbard, the engineer responsible for co-developing the life-saving Head And Neck Safety device, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 75. After receiving a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, where he studied the physical and mechanical properties of the human skull, Dr Hubbard specialized in biomechanical engineering at General Motors, studying […]
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Max Verstappen is ‘relaxed and ready to go’
It’s a new departure of sorts for Max Verstappen, the young Dutchman becoming the de facto leader at Red Bull and with a new Honda power unit in the back of his RB15. On the back of a productive pre-season testing period and significant progress from Honda, Red Bull’s new engine supplier, the Milton Keynes-based […]
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Binotto: ‘Welcoming Mick to Ferrari a special emotional meaning’
Scuderia team boss Mattia Binotto hailed Mick Schumacher’s arrival into Ferrari’s Driver Academy, describing the young driver’s enrollment as having “a special emotional meaning”. The 19-year-old son of F1 legend Michael Schumacher, who won five of his record seven world championship with Ferrari, was officially announced yesterday as part of the House of Maranello’s new […]
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Alonso says McLaren MCL34 has some ‘surprisingly good’ qualities
Fernando Alonso labeled as “surprisingly good” a few elements of McLaren’s 2019 MCL34 and said the team enjoyed a very positive two weeks in Barcelona. The two-time world champion – who was officially announced by the Woking squad as a McLaren motorsport ambassador and advisor – checked in on the team’s pre-season form earlier this […]
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Hulkenberg: Curious to see if Ricciardo ‘kicks my ass’!
Nico Hulkenberg admits he’s interested to see how new Renault team mate Daniel Ricciardo and himself measure up against each other this year. The pair head into their first season together, although they are well acquainted, regularly crossing paths in Monte-Carlo where both drivers reside. The hype surrounding Ricciardo’s arrival at Renault has put Hulkenberg […]
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Hamilton and Mercedes nominated for 2019 Laureus Awards
Another year, another nomination for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton for the Laureus World Sports Awards which takes place in Monte-Carlo on February 18. The Mercedes squad enjoys its fifth consecutive nomination in the Laureus World Team of the Year category, having won the prestigious trophy last year for its outstanding success in 2017. The German […]
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Barcelona Day 2 – All the action in pictures
The second day of pre-season testing kicked off at the Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday morning under an overcast sky but with no rain in sight. Same cars as yesterday obviously but with a few permutations behind the wheel. Click Here: habitat tord boontje Here’s our gallery covering the entire day’s action from Barcelona. 77 […]
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Brown: If F1 not ‘financially viable’, McLaren could quit!
McLaren boss Zak Brown says that if Formula 1’s 2021 regulations don’t ensure a financially viable environment and a level playing field, the Woking-based outfit could leave Grand Prix racing. Ahead of Tuesday’s all-important F1 Commission and Strategy Group meetings in London, several team bosses have expressed their views on what they hope to see […]
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