Archives of Month:  February 2020

Photos 6th Day 2020 F1 Testing at Barcelona

Here you can find the photos that were shot of the 2020 F1 cars that were tested on February 28th 2020, the 6th day...

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28 Feb 2020

Barcelona 2020 F1 Testing Results - Day 6

Event: Winter test Barcelona Track: Catalunya Circuit Weather:  Overcast & dry Winter testing is over. Valtteri Bottas drove the quickest lap of week 2...

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28 Feb 2020

Engine could be Mercedes' Achilles heel

Although Mercedes' new DAS-equipped 2020 car has wowed onlookers in Barcelona, the Achilles heel may be the engine. Engine customer Williams expressed frustration this...

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28 Feb 2020

F1 now on high alert over coronavirus crisis

Formula 1 has gone into high alert over the ever-deepening coronavirus crisis. When a reporter for RTBF had a coughing fit during an interview...

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28 Feb 2020

Norris: 'Areas' of 2020 McLaren not improved

Lando Norris says there are "areas" of McLaren's 2020 car that have not been significantly improved over the winter. Last year, the British team...

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28 Feb 2020

Perez not bothered by 'pink Mercedes' jibe

Sergio Perez has brushed off suggestions that Racing Point's 2020 car is a "pink Mercedes". The Silverstone based team, seventh overall last year behind...

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28 Feb 2020

Renault working on brand new engine for 2021

Alain Prost has confirmed claims that Renault will introduce a brand new engine for 2021. Of the four engine makers on the grid, Renault...

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28 Feb 2020

Steiner: Haas may not return to 2018 levels

Gunther Steiner has admitted that Haas may not be able to return to the level of competitiveness the small American team had in 2018....

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28 Feb 2020

Vasseur: Kubica can return to F1 grid

Robert Kubica has a chance of returning to the Formula 1 grid. That is the claim of Frederic Vasseur, boss of the Alfa Romeo...

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28 Feb 2020

Sainz & Norris' sneak peek at Drive to Survive Season 2!

The boys are back in (London) town for the premiere of Netflix's Drive to Survive Season 2. Let's hope they behave... Don't forget, you...

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27 Feb 2020

Photos 5th Day 2020 F1 Testing at Barcelona

Here you can find the photos that were shot of the 2020 F1 cars that were tested on February 27th 2020, the 5th day...

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27 Feb 2020

Barcelona 2020 F1 Testing Results - Day 5

Event: Winter test Barcelona Track: Catalunya Circuit Weather:  Overcast & wet/dry After several chilly but sunny mornings, today was dawned cooler and overcast, with...

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27 Feb 2020

Alfa Romeo C39 Reveal - Behind the Scenes

The most work goes on before the curtain lifts.

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27 Feb 2020

Wolff: Ferrari can improve by 'a second'

Toto Wolff thinks Ferrari may have "a second" of laptime up their sleeves. Ferrari's lack of testing pace in 2020 has been conspicuous. "Mercedes...

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27 Feb 2020

Claire Williams reveals Mercedes engine problems

Claire Williams says the British team is suffering from multiple engine problems in Barcelona. The British team slumped to dead last by some margin...

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27 Feb 2020

Ricciardo skips over Ferrari rumours

Daniel Ricciardo is reluctant to comment on rumours that he is on Ferrari's wish-list for 2021. Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto says Sebastian Vettel is...

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27 Feb 2020

'Pink Mercedes' protest rumours circulate

Rumblings of a Melbourne protest against Racing Point's 'pink Mercedes' are circulating in the Barcelona test paddock. Bigger teams like McLaren and Renault are...

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27 Feb 2020

Vettel shoots down retirement rumours

Sebastian Vettel hit back at wild rumours in Barcelona that he could be set to announce his retirement. Carlos Sainz and Daniel Ricciardo are...

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27 Feb 2020

Russell says Mercedes' DAS system 'tip of the iceberg'

Mattia Binotto has revealed that Ferrari considered but then abandoned the idea of developing a system similar to the 'DAS' that is being tested...

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27 Feb 2020

Raikkonen: Alonso may not find seat for F1 return

Kimi Raikkonen says the biggest obstacle to Fernando Alonso's potential return to Formula 1 next year is the availability of a seat. Alonso, who...

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27 Feb 2020

2020 F1 season may not start until Zandvoort?

The global coronavirus crisis could throw F1's 2020 season into chaos. China has already been postponed, but now the other three races at the...

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27 Feb 2020

Sirotkin: Ocon not better than Hulkenberg

Esteban Ocon is not a better choice than Nico Hulkenberg for the 2020 Renault race seat. That is the view of the French team's...

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27 Feb 2020

Photos 4th Day 2020 F1 Testing at Barcelona

Here you can find the photos that were shot of the 2020 F1 cars that were tested on February 26th 2020, the 4rd day...

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27 Feb 2020

Barcelona 2020 F1 Testing Results - Day 4

Event: Winter test Barcelona Track: Catalunya Circuit Weather:  Sunny & dry Air temp:  5-18ºC Tarmac: Dry,  6-28ºC The first day of the second week of...

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26 Feb 2020

The 2020 Mercedes F1 Car Explained by James Allison

Always pushing to improve! ? But how do you find gains when the regulations have remained stable? ? James Allison looks at the areas...

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26 Feb 2020

Ricciardo sees 'good signs' about Renault future

Daniel Ricciardo looks to be moving towards extending his stay at Renault beyond 2020. The Australian left Red Bull at the end of 2018...

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26 Feb 2020

2019 left Ocon physically 'destroyed'

Esteban Ocon has revealed that his schedule in 2019 left him physically "destroyed". The Frenchman, who returns to the grid with Renault this year,...

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26 Feb 2020

Sainz: Ferrari rumours 'nice to hear'

Carlos Sainz says it is "nice to hear" his name being linked with a switch to Ferrari. But the Spaniard says he is happy...

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26 Feb 2020

Relaxed Hulkenberg doesn't 'need' F1 return

Nico Hulkenberg says he is not desperate to return to Formula 1 or motor racing. After a decade on the grid, the 32-year-old lost...

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26 Feb 2020

Sirotkin says DAS not huge advantage

Sergey Sirotkin has played down the role Mercedes' innovative 'DAS' steering system will play in 2020. The F1 paddock was stunned at the first...

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26 Feb 2020