Archives of Month:  October 2014 - Page 7

2015 Russian F1 GP might be night race

The next Russian grand prix could be a night race. According to the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, new F1 venue Sochi Autodrom's contract with...

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11 Oct 2014

Bianchi's condition deteriorated?

At least four major publications believe there are "growing concerns" about the health condition of seriously injured F1 driver Jules Bianchi. At present, the...

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11 Oct 2014

Moncet: Schumacher 'waking up slowly' at home

Ten months after his skiing fall, Michael Schumacher is now "waking up very slowly" from his serious brain injuries. That is the claim of...

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11 Oct 2014

Rivals pressure Mercedes to agree F1 engine 'unfreeze'

Rivals are piling pressure on Mercedes to agree to "unfreeze" engine development in formula one. The German marque has utterly dominated the sport this...

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11 Oct 2014

F1 eyeing driver speed limit for yellow flags

F1 is considering a couple of rule changes in response to Jules Bianchi's serious crash at Suzuka last weekend. The most significant is that,...

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11 Oct 2014

F1 security unprecedented for Putin visit

Unprecedented security at a grand prix will accompany Russian president Vladimir Putin's visit to the inaugural race on Sunday. F1's regular television broadcasters have...

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11 Oct 2014

Grosjean: Total exit not end of Lotus career

Romain Grosjean has denied that Lotus' new Mercedes engine deal makes it less likely he will stay with the Enstone team beyond 2014. On...

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11 Oct 2014

Tost: Vergne could keep Toro Rosso F1 seat

Jean-Eric Vergne is back in the running to keep his seat at Toro Rosso in 2015. In August, the Faenza based team said the...

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11 Oct 2014

Lap times 3rd practice 2014 Russian F1 Grand Prix

Event: Grand Prix of Russia Track: Sochi Street Circuit 3rd and last practice for the 2014 Formula 1 grand prix of Russia showed a great pace...

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11 Oct 2014

Alonso to take Movistar to next team

A week after Sebastian Vettel blew the 'silly season' wide open, little else is clear about the shape of the upper part of the...

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11 Oct 2014

Mateschitz says Red Bull 'doesn't need' Vettel

Red Bull mogul Dietrich Mateschitz insists he is "not disappointed" to be losing world champion Sebastian Vettel. A week ago at Suzuka, the German...

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11 Oct 2014

Installation of Haas F1 Team Sign

We won’t have cars on the grid until 2016. But we do have a sign on our building now. And it is awesome.

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10 Oct 2014

Vettel still not naming 2015 F1 team

A week ago, the 'silly season' seemed much clearer. Sebastian Vettel announced his shock departure from Red Bull, and everyone - including his current employer...

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10 Oct 2014

Lowe: Canopy would not have helped Bianchi

Paddy Lowe on Thursday said he doubts a covered cockpit would have helped the now seriously injured Jules Bianchi last Sunday at Suzuka. Since the...

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10 Oct 2014

Lap times 2nd practice 2014 Russian F1 Grand Prix

Event: Grand Prix of Russia Track: Sochi Street Circuit Second practice for the first Grand Prix of Russia showed Lewis Hamilton, Kevin Magnussen and Fernando Alonso...

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10 Oct 2014

Lap times 1st practice 2014 Russian F1 Grand Prix

Event: Grand Prix of Russia Track: Sochi Street Circuit The first ever first practice of the 2014 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix has been...

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10 Oct 2014

Father says 'no change' in Bianchi's condition

Five days after Jules Bianchi's life-threatening crash at Suzuka, there is "no significant change" in his health condition, father Philippe has revealed. Bianchi's father...

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10 Oct 2014

Now Hamilton sucked into 2015 F1 silly season

F1's top three drivers are all now caught up in the most intriguing 'silly season' for some time. As the Suzuka paddock was packed...

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10 Oct 2014

Sauber to hold 'Russia rescue' talks at Sochi

Sauber could put its so-called 'Russian rescue deal' back on track this weekend. The struggling Swiss team announced the Russian investments over a year...

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10 Oct 2014

Lotus finally announces Mercedes switch

Lotus has finally announced its switch from Renault to Mercedes power for 2015 and beyond. With current Mercedes customer McLaren moving to works Honda...

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10 Oct 2014

FIA set to reveal Bianchi crash investigation

The atmosphere in the Sochi paddock is grim, with many drivers visibly upset and even angry in the wake of the circumstances surrounding Jules...

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10 Oct 2014

Ricciardo trusts Vettel to obey team orders

Red Bull is now ready to rethink its approach to team orders for the last handful of races in 2014. As recently as days...

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10 Oct 2014

Marussia left to decide on Russia GP participation

As F1 drivers prepare to set out for the first ever practice action in Russia, it is still not clear how Marussia will tackle...

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10 Oct 2014

Kobayashi & Merhi unclear over Caterham future

Roberto Merhi and Kamui Kobayashi remain in the dark about how struggling Caterham will tackle the remaining trio of grands prix in 2014. Spanish...

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10 Oct 2014

Red Bull backing Verstappen to tear up the F1 record books

Max Verstappen was born to be a racing driver. While many young hopefuls understand their destiny from an early age, their families often need...

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9 Oct 2014

Force India F1 Preview - Russian GP

This weekend's Russian Grand Prix poses some new challenges for our drivers Nico Hülkenberg and Sergio Pérez. New venue, new circuit, new fans – the boys...

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9 Oct 2014

Pirelli tyre preview of Socchi circuit Russian GP

See all details about the new Sochi International Street Circuit in Russia. On this circuit the 2014 F1 cars will drive their first ever Russian...

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9 Oct 2014

Brake Facts Russian F1 GP Sochi Circuit

The hardest braking point on the Sochi International Street Circuit is approaching turn 2. Here the driver has to brake down hard, decelerating by 205...

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9 Oct 2014

F1 Logistics - Racing in Russia GP

Back to back from Suzuka to Sochi. It’s a race against time and a logistics challenge for Formula One. While Russian pilot Daniil Kvyat looks forward...

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9 Oct 2014

Bianchi crash and politics overshadow Sochi preparations

F1 has made the 8,000 kilometre trek from Suzuka to the all-new Sochi Autodrom, but many are not in the mood to celebrate the...

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9 Oct 2014