Formula-1 News: June 2018

Friday, June 8, 2018

2018 Canadian Grand Prix practice in pictures | F1 Pictures - RaceFans

Pictures from the first day of practice for the 2018 Canadian Grand Prix.

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Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen leads first Montreal practice - Autosport

Max Verstappen topped the first Formula 1 free practice session of the Canadian Grand prix weekend, as Lewis Hamilton prevented a Red Bull one-two

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Canadian GP: Verstappen leads Hamilton in FP1 - Motorsport.com

Verstappen moved to the top of the order for the first time with 30 minutes remaining in the session, at that point going half a second faster than Hamilton.After backing off for a lap before pushing again, the Red Bull driver went even faster to post a 1m13.302s, but Hamilton was also improving at the same time, eventually bringing the gap down to less than one tenth of a second ... Keep reading

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Verstappen edges Hamilton in red-flagged session | 2018 Canadian Grand Prix first practice - RaceFans

Max Verstappen led the first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix before encountering a suspension problem on his Red Bull.

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Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen fastest in first practice - BBC F1

Red Bull's Max Verstappen pips Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes in first practice at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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FP1: Verstappen hits back with Montreal P1 - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen set the pace in Canada on Friday morning as Nico Hulkenberg brought out the reds and Lance Stroll tagged the Wall.

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Yellow flags will no longer disable DRS in F1 - Motorsport.com

Until now, race director Charlie Whiting’s pre-weekend notes for each event have explained how yellows at particular places on the track will automatically cut DRS, for the obvious reason of slowing speeds.In Canada, for example, Whiting’s original notes stated that “DRS will be globally disabled if panels 1, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 or 15 are displaying yellow,” and “detection will be ... Keep reading

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P1: Verstappen leads Hamilton - SkySports F1

Max Verstappen pipped Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time in Practice One for the Canadian GP, as Fernando Alonso enjoyed a fine start to his 300th grand prix weekend.

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Formula 1 ends practice of disabling DRS for yellow flags - Autosport

The FIA has changed its Formula 1 procedures and will no longer globally disabled DRS across all cars in yellow flag situations in practice, qualifying and grands prix

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All six Renault-powered Formula 1 cars get Canadian GP upgrade - Autosport

The FIA has confirmed that all six Renault-equipped Formula 1 cars have taken the latest engine upgrade package for the Canadian Grand Prix, and that Daniel Ricciardo has avoided penalties

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All six Renault drivers take new engines in Canada - Motorsport.com

Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul had previously said that it wasn't clear if all cars would take the new V6 for Canada, because the drivers had run different mileages in the opening six race weekends.Also taking a new V6 for this weekend is Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, after both Sauber and both Haas drivers took the latest Maranello spec in Monaco.However, his teammate Kimi Raikkonen ... Keep reading

Read more: All six Renault drivers take new engines in Canada - Motorsport.com

No penalties as 10 drivers take new power unit parts in Canada | 2018 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Both Ferraris, all six Renault-engined cars and the two Honda-powered drivers have taken new power unit components for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

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Live! FP1 for the Canadian Grand Prix - PlanetF1

Welcome to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve; home of the Canadian GP, the Wall of Champions, the gopher and one Lance Stroll.

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Live: 2018 Canadian Grand Prix first practice | RaceFans Live - RaceFans

Follow the 2018 Canadian Grand Prix first practice session on RaceFans Live.

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Sunny weekend forecast for Canadian Grand Prix | 2018 Canadian Grand Prix weather - RaceFans

Consistently warm and sunny conditions are forecast throughout the three days of the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.

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The Canadian GP LIVE - SkySports F1

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Live: Follow Canadian GP practice as it happens - Motorsport.com

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Mercedes Formula 1 team believes it has fixed hypersoft problems - Autosport

Lewis Hamilton is confident that Mercedes has addressed the problems it suffered with Formula 1's hypersoft tyre in Monaco ready for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix

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Gasly: Honda are not in F1 to ‘f*** around’ - PlanetF1

Although Pierre Gasly is trying to curb his excitement ahead of Honda's upgrade, he says if the numbers play out as they expect, Toro Rosso will move "forward in the ranks."

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Notifications, Live Guide, MySport and social media with BBC Sport - BBC F1

With latest scores and headlines sent straight to your device, personalisation and much more, ensure you have a great sporting life with BBC Sport.

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Canadian GP: Latest F1 tech updates, direct from the garages - Motorsport.com

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Canadian GP: Haas F1 drivers told not to crash amid lack of spares - Autosport

Haas Formula 1 drivers Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen have been warned not to crash in Canadian Grand Prix practice and qualifying as the team lacks spares for its upgrades

Read more: Canadian GP: Haas F1 drivers told not to crash amid lack of spares - Autosport

Formula E launches first real-time ‘live ghost race’ | Formula E - RaceFans

Formula E is launching a ghost-racing game which will allow players to compete against actual racing drivers using live, real-time data.

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Evolution of aerodynamic testing in F1 - Measurements - F1technical.net

In this series of articles, we explain aerodynamic testing and how it evolved through time. Part 2 focuses on measuring aerodynamic performance.

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Analysis: Ocon explains why he let Hamilton through in Monaco | 2018 Monaco Grand Prix - RaceFans

Did Force India do engine supplier Mercedes a favour by letting Lewis Hamilton through in Monaco? Or did the change of positions help Esteban Ocon's race strategy?

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Renault reveals new version of F1 halo mirrors at Canadian GP - Autosport

Renault has revealed a new version of its Formula 1 halo mirrors ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, after it was forced to change its original concept

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Alonso: I have many more years - PlanetF1

Ahead of his 300th grand prix, Fernando Alonso has rubbished claims that he is bored of Formula 1, adamant he'll be around for "many more years".

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Renault's revised halo mirrors revealed - Motorsport.com

The French car manufacturer has been evaluating a change of mirror design ever since the FIA announced several weeks ago that teams could mount them to the halo.It fitted a 3D-printed version of its idea at the post-Spanish Grand Prix test to check on driver visibility, but its plans to take the design further were scuppered when the FIA clamped down on aerodynamic supports in the ... Keep reading

Read more: Renault's revised halo mirrors revealed - Motorsport.com

Alonso believes "predictable" F1 "will never change" - Motorsport.com

The McLaren driver has been among the most vocal critics of modern grand prix racing, especially since the beginning of the hybrid era that has been dominated by Mercedes.While Alonso - who will make his 300th grand prix appearance this weekend in Canada - insists he is not bored with F1, the Spaniard reiterated his belief that the predictability of the current races is sad.When ... Keep reading

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'Predictable' F1 will never change, says McLaren's Fernando Alonso - Autosport

Fernando Alonso believes Formula 1 "will never change", and has again lamented how "predictable" grand prix racing has become in recent years

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Gasly hopes Honda matches Renault with engine upgrade - Motorsport.com

Honda switched to Red Bull’s second team after three forgettable years with McLaren, but it appears to be making gains with its engine this year, achieving better reliability and now targeting performance gains. The manufacturer and the team have tried to play down expectations for this weekend’s upgrade, but Gasly is hoping it allows Honda to match Renault’s level of performance.“In ... Keep reading

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Haas warn drivers against crashing - PlanetF1

Guenther Steiner has just one message for his Haas drivers this weekend, "don't crash", as the team is short on parts.

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Stewart tells Verstappen to curb his enthusiasm after crashes | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Max Verstappen needs to rein in his enthusiasm following his fraught start to 2018, according to Jackie Stewart.

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Riciardo escapes grid penalty, at least for now - PlanetF1

Daniel Ricciardo says he'll get through the Canadian Grand Prix weekend penalty-free as long as nothing goes wrong in practice or qualifying.

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Vettel: Tyre wear could help Red Bull in Montreal - PlanetF1

Undoubtedly the team with the best tyre wear on the hypersofts in Monaco, Sebastian Vettel believes Red Bull could be a threat this weekend in Canada.

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Who has engine upgrades in Canada? - SkySports F1

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Max: ‘If I get a few more I will headbutt someone’ - PlanetF1

Max Verstappen has said he has grown "tired" of being asked questions about whether he needs to change his driving style to succeed in Formula 1.

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How Ferrari’s mirrors became a talking point - Motorsport.com

This season though, the design of Ferrari's mirrors has become a major talking point, with rivals all keeping a close eye on what the Italian outfit was up to.Monaco was the third race in a row that the SF71H featured a new wing mirror design, as the team reacted – and then was forced to react – to a new development avenue opened up by the FIA.But how and why did this come to ... Keep reading

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Should F1 bring back the 'Senna wobble'? - Motorsport.com

While the Monaco Grand Prix may have left many fans pretty underwhelmed, there was something that did raise excitement levels in the days after the race.This came via some onboard 'visor cam' footage released by Formula 1, which featured Pierre Gasly completing an installation lap for Toro Rosso. It was created using a camera mounted on special glasses designed to capture the true ... Keep reading

Read more: Should F1 bring back the 'Senna wobble'? - Motorsport.com

How Ferrari's Formula 1 mirrors became a talking point - Autosport

Rear view mirrors are often seen as a necessary inconvenience in Formula 1, because for all their safety benefit they are far from ideal in aerodynamic terms

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The unluckiest F1 driver of 2018 - Motorsport.com

Circumstances outside of your control can relegate a moment of brilliance to nothing more than a footnote in history because it was all for nothing. Valtteri Bottas knows all about that, because that's been a big part of the story of his 2018 season.Take laps 19 and 20 of April's Chinese Grand Prix, when the 28-year-old nailed a good in-lap and a mighty out-lap too. Combined with a ... Keep reading

Read more: The unluckiest F1 driver of 2018 - Motorsport.com

Honda president’s tears showed F1 delight, says Gasly - Motorsport.com

After three tense years with McLaren, Honda has enjoyed a much more positive relationship with new partner Toro Rosso in 2018 – and had a star showing in Bahrain when Gasly finished fourth.The French driver says that key to the progress has been a positive working environment, which had its foundations when he drove with the Japanese manufacturer in Super Formula last year.“For sure ... Keep reading

Read more: Honda president’s tears showed F1 delight, says Gasly - Motorsport.com

December date planned for 2019 F1 season finale | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

The 2019 F1 calendar will run two weeks longer than this year's schedule and finish in December, RaceFans understands.

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WEC aims to slash budgets with new ‘hypercar’ regulations | World Endurance Championship - RaceFans

The World Endurance Championship intends to introduce new regulations based around road-going hypercars in 2020, the FIA has announced.

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FIA unveil mandatory, ultra-protective helmet - PlanetF1

The FIA has taken another step to improve driver safety by announcing a new mandatory helmet which will come into effect next season.

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F1’s aerodynamic changes for 2019 get formal approval | 2019 F1 season - RaceFans

The FIA World Motor Sport Council has formally approved changes to Formula 1 cars for next year which are intended to make overtaking easier.

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FIA confirms 2018-19 Formula E calendar | Formula E - RaceFans

The FIA has confirmed the calendar for the fifth running of the Formula E championship, which will be the first to feature the series' new second-generation cars.

Read more: FIA confirms 2018-19 Formula E calendar | Formula E - RaceFans

FIA changes F1 grid procedure - Motorsport.com

Drivers often only appear on the grid a few minutes before they are forced to attend the national anthem ceremony – which has led to limited opportunity for pre-race interviews.Following a vote at Thursday’s FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting, it has now been approved that the format will be changed so that ... Keep reading

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F1 teams/drivers to join grid earlier after FIA procedure change - Autosport

Formula 1 drivers and teams will have to be on the starting grid for 10 minutes longer from this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, following a change of procedure

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Shorter races, less practice under consideration - PlanetF1

Formula 1 have put every element of a race weekend up for discussion in order to try and find out what the fans really want to see from the sport in the future.

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Marquez: ‘F1 may become a serious idea’ - PlanetF1

Marc Marquez is open to switching to Formula 1 after completing a test with Red Bull in Spielberg, Austria.

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Mercedes hit by last-minute engine upgrade delay - PlanetF1

Mercedes have been forced to postpone their planned engine upgrade for itself and their customers at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Massa sees a ‘Verstappen effect’ among young racing drivers | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Felipe Massa believes the example set by Max Verstappen is leading young drivers to move up racing categories too quickly.

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Red Bull ready for big decisions - SkySports F1

After their best weekend of the season, now for the biggest weekend of the year for Red Bull at the Canadian GP.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Norris: Toro Rosso F1 drive offer won't distract me from F2/McLaren - Autosport

Lando Norris insists an approach from Toro Rosso to join its Formula 1 line-up will not distract him from his Formula 2 efforts or his role as McLaren's reserve driver

Read more: Norris: Toro Rosso F1 drive offer won't distract me from F2/McLaren - Autosport

Norris says Toro Rosso offer won’t distract him from F2 title bid - Motorsport.com

It emerged earlier on Wednesday that McLaren, which looks after Norris' career, has rejected an offer from Toro Rosso for the young British driver to replace Brendon Hartley from the Austrian Grand Prix.Hartley has had a disappointing start to the season – albeit having faced a fair bit of bad luck – and there has been speculation since the Monaco GP that the New Zealander's long-term ... Keep reading

Read more: Norris says Toro Rosso offer won’t distract him from F2 title bid - Motorsport.com

Should Toro Rosso drop Hartley? - SkySports F1

Should Toro Rosso drop Brendon Hartley from their driver stable so early into the season and replace him with McLaren junior Lando Norris?

Read more: Should Toro Rosso drop Hartley? - SkySports F1

Timetable of the 2018 Canadian Grand Prix in Montréal - Motorsport.com

The Canadian race, scheduled for 70 laps around the 4.361km road course, will be Round 7 of this year’s FIA Formula 1 World Championship.The three-day event will also stage rounds of the North American Ferrari Challenge, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada and F1600 Canada series.Please note that times are local (Montréal), and the schedule is subject to change without notice.Friday ... Keep reading

Read more: Timetable of the 2018 Canadian Grand Prix in Montréal - Motorsport.com

FIA reveals new mandatory helmet standard for F1 - Motorsport.com

The latest standard will offer improved safety, according to the governing body, as it will include advanced ballistic protection and increased energy absorption.It will be mandatory in F1 from 2019 and in other championships soon after, said the FIA, which worked with helmet manufacturers Stilo, Bell Racing, Schuberth and Arai during the research phase.The top of the helmet's visor ... Keep reading

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FIA reveals new F1 helmet safety standards for 2019 - Autosport

The FIA has revealed a new helmet standard that will be mandatory in Formula 1 from the 2019 season

Read more: FIA reveals new F1 helmet safety standards for 2019 - Autosport

Force India set to race new front wing - Motorsport.com

Although the Silverstone-based outfit endured a difficult start to the season, it has begun to make progress with its car – and received a morale boost with Sergio Perez's podium finish in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.The next step will be to debut a new front wing, which has been delayed while the team ensures there are enough spares to allow both drivers to have it.There is a chance ... Keep reading

Read more: Force India set to race new front wing - Motorsport.com

McLaren turn down Toro Rosso request for Norris to replace Hartley - RaceFans

McLaren has turned down an approach from Toro Rosso for their reserve driver Lando Norris.

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Force India's new F1 front wing ready to race in Canada or France - Autosport

Force India is on course to race its new Formula 1 front wing by the French Grand Prix at the latest as it plays catch up with its 2018 developments

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McLaren reject Toro Rosso offer for Norris - PlanetF1

McLaren have rejected an approach from Toro Rosso for Lando Norris to join them on loan for the rest of the season.

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McLaren reject Toro Rosso's bid for Norris to replace Hartley this season - BBC F1

McLaren's British teenager Lando Norris has been approached by Toro Rosso to race in their junior team this season.

Read more: McLaren reject Toro Rosso's bid for Norris to replace Hartley this season - BBC F1

How Formula 1's forgotten man is back in fashion - Motorsport.com

"You're only as sexy as your last race," says Nico Hulkenberg when it's put to him that he's suddenly back in fashion in Formula 1. And he's right.After all, Hulkenberg is a driver who has played many roles since being signed as Williams test driver back in 2007.He's been the hot-shot rising star, blazing a Lewis Hamilton-esque trail through the junior categories before becoming a ... Keep reading

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Honda upgrade ‘focused on performance’ - PlanetF1

Honda have prioritised performance over reliability in their latest engine upgrade which will be introduced at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Why McLaren is falling far short of F1 perfection | RacingLines - RaceFans

Under Ron Dennis, McLaren was famed for fastidious attention to detail and unprecedented success. Today's team is falling short of that standard because it isn't focused on F1, says Dieter Rencken.

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Honda reveals details of Canadian GP engine upgrade - Motorsport.com

The Japanese manufacturer has been expected to give partner Toro Rosso an update for the power-sensitive race, which Motorsport.com reported Honda hoped would be worth around 27bhp.Honda stressed it would be careful not to hurt the reliability of its power unit in the pursuit of performance but, ahead of the Montreal race, technical director Toyoharu Tanabe ... Keep reading

Read more: Honda reveals details of Canadian GP engine upgrade - Motorsport.com

Honda reveals Formula 1 engine upgrade for Canadian Grand Prix - Autosport

Honda has revealed its Formula 1 engine upgrade for the Canadian Grand Prix is centred around improvements to its internal combustion engine

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MotoGP to F1! Marquez tests Toro Rosso - SkySports F1

Four-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez drove a Formula 1 car for the first time on Tuesday as he completed a Toro Rosso test run, and even admitted he would consider switching two wheels for four in the future.

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Who’s leading F1’s power race? Five Canadian GP talking points | 2018 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Do Ferrari now have F1's most potent power unit? Who will hold the upper hand when the upgraded engines run in Canada? Five talking points for this weekend's race.

Read more: Who’s leading F1’s power race? Five Canadian GP talking points | 2018 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Should F1 introduce more street races? - PlanetF1

Do you like racing in the streets? And no I don???t mean in a sixty-nine Chevy with a 396 Fuelie heads and a Hurst on the floor.

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Stroll set to stay at Williams for 2019 - PlanetF1

Claire Williams has suggested Lance Stroll is in line for a new contract after "living up to expectations" during his Formula 1 career so far.

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Mercedes bring engine upgrade to Canada - PlanetF1

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has confirmed the Silver Arrows and their customer teams will have an engine boost for the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend.

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Latifi eyeing Formula 1 seat for 2019 - PlanetF1

Nicholas Latifi has stated his desire to move up to Formula 1 next year as he "doesn't want to do another season" in Formula 2.

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Quiz! Test your Canadian Grand Prix knowledge - PlanetF1

Can you get all 10 correct?

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Montreal key to future use of hypersoft, says Pirelli - Motorsport.com

The pink tyre made its race debut in Monaco, but the unique nature of the circuit means that Pirelli sees Montreal as a better proving ground for other venues."It is important for us to understand the behaviour of the hyper in Canada," Pirelli F1 boss Mario Isola told Motorsport.com."That will drive the choice for some other races later in the season."Every time you run a tyre you ... Keep reading

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Why Canadian GP could decide future of Pirelli's hypersoft F1 tyre - Autosport

Pirelli says Formula 1's upcoming Canadian Grand Prix will be an important test for its hypersoft tyre and will help determine where the new compound is used later this season

Read more: Why Canadian GP could decide future of Pirelli's hypersoft F1 tyre - Autosport

Ricciardo using Hamilton to ‘blackmail’ Red Bull - PlanetF1

Mercedes' Niki Lauda and Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko were their usual outspoken selves when discussing the futures of Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo.

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Where does Ricciardo rank among elite? - SkySports F1

Daniel Ricciardo's remarkable Monaco Grand Prix victory in a Red Bull that was seriously compromised for about 65 per cent of the distance underlined yet again that this is no ordinary driver.

Read more: Where does Ricciardo rank among elite? - SkySports F1

Canadian Grand Prix: Predict your race top three in Montreal - BBC F1

Can Montreal wake up fans with another epic race? Predict your top three for the Canadian Grand Prix.

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China and USA should have more than one F1 race each – Carey | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey believes countries such as the USA and China are large enough to justify holing more than one race each.

Read more: China and USA should have more than one F1 race each – Carey | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

When's the Canadian GP on Sky? - SkySports F1

Sky Sports F1 is the only place to watch the Canadian GP live on June 8-10 as what is turning into an unpredictable season begins its busy summer months.

Read more: When's the Canadian GP on Sky? - SkySports F1

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Kubica, Rowland to drive in post-Hungarian GP test - Motorsport.com

Kubica was in contention for a Williams 2018 race seat during the off-season but was eventually given a reserve and development driver role.The original announcement of that deal outlined that Kubica would take part in pre-season and in-season testing as well as getting three FP1 outings.Kubica will drive the team's FW41 on the second day of the Hungary test, with Rowland due to ... Keep reading

Read more: Kubica, Rowland to drive in post-Hungarian GP test - Motorsport.com

Williams chooses Robert Kubica, Oliver Rowland for F1 Hungary test - Autosport

Williams will run its respective Formula 1 reserve and young drivers Robert Kubica and Oliver Rowland at the two-day in-season test at the Hungaroring

Read more: Williams chooses Robert Kubica, Oliver Rowland for F1 Hungary test - Autosport

MotoGP champion Marquez makes Formula 1 debut - Motorsport.com

The Honda factory rider completed 43 laps behind the wheel of a Toro Rosso-livered Red Bull RB8 at a special test convened to promote the forthcoming F1 and MotoGP races at the Austrian circuit, before handing over to current Honda MotoGP teammate Dani Pedrosa in the afternoon.Marquez was watched by Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko, Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz, Honda ... Keep reading

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Four-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez tests Toro Rosso F1 car - Autosport

Four-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez drove a Formula 1 car for the first time at the Red Bull Ring on Tuesday

Read more: Four-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez tests Toro Rosso F1 car - Autosport

Chips, cheese & gravy anyone? F1 heads to Montreal - BBC F1

Jaw-dropping drama has thrilled fans in Canada over the years, so can Lewis Hamilton serve up more Montreal magic this weekend?

Read more: Chips, cheese & gravy anyone? F1 heads to Montreal - BBC F1

Pictures: Moto GP’s Marc Marquez drives an F1 car at Red Bull Ring | F1 pictures - RaceFans

Pictures of reigning Moto GP champion Marc Marquez at the wheel of an F1 car at the Red Bull Ring today.

Read more: Pictures: Moto GP’s Marc Marquez drives an F1 car at Red Bull Ring | F1 pictures - RaceFans

Mercedes set for engine boost - SkySports F1

Mercedes will introduce their second power unit of the season at the Canadian GP and hope for more performance, according to Toto Wolff.

Read more: Mercedes set for engine boost - SkySports F1

‘Only human for Verstappen to question himself’ - PlanetF1

Adrian Newey says it is only natural that Max Verstappen question himself after his disappointing start to the season but has backed the Red Bull driver to bounce back.

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Norris is the latest linked to Hartley’s seat - PlanetF1

As rumours of Brendon Hartley's pending axing continue, McLaren protege Lando Norris is the latest to be linked the Toro Rosso race-seat.

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Street tracks better for Formula 1 than permanent circuits - Tilke - Autosport

Formula 1 track designer Hermann Tilke says the championship's push to add more grands prix on city circuits opens the door for more exciting track layouts in the future

Read more: Street tracks better for Formula 1 than permanent circuits - Tilke - Autosport

Monday, June 4, 2018

Canadian Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso says Montreal a 'tough circuit' for McLaren - BBC F1

McLaren are braced for a difficult race at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix but Fernando Alonso hopes for some 'drama or changeable weather'

Read more: Canadian Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso says Montreal a 'tough circuit' for McLaren - BBC F1

FIA adds third DRS zone for Canadian Grand Prix | 2018 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

The FIA has added a third DRS zone to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

Read more: FIA adds third DRS zone for Canadian Grand Prix | 2018 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Hartley: I have to remind myself to enjoy F1 - Motorsport.com

Hartley won the Le Mans 24 Hours and two World Endurance Championship drivers' titles with Porsche before its spell in LMP1 ended last season.That gave Hartley a surprise chance to move to F1 with Toro Rosso, contesting four races in late-2017 before being signed full time for this year.He told Motorsport.com that there were "a lot of similarities" between Porsche and the Toro ... Keep reading

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Brendon Hartley has to remind himself to enjoy Formula 1 - Autosport

Brendon Hartley says he needs to remind himself why he enjoys racing in Formula 1 sometimes, but believes the experience is similar to being in LMP1 with Porsche

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The human cost of Formula 1's 2021 vision - Motorsport.com

The now-famous Bahrain Grand Prix presentation, held a little less than three years before the first race of 2021, marked the start of Formula 1's latest rebirth - its first under Liberty. There, the teams learned about key aspects of Liberty's plans, the financial side in particular. It was clear the rich would be getting poorer, and vice versa, leaving those walking out of the ... Keep reading

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How F1 deals with its toughest braking challenge - Motorsport.com

Featuring four braking zones defined as 'hard' by Brembo – Turns 6, 8, 10 and 13, and further three braking events – two medium and one light – while almost a quarter of the lap time is spent slowing the car.Although mechanically the operation of F1 brakes remains broadly the same, the systems have evolved significantly over the past 20 years to deal with the challenge of a circuit ... Keep reading

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Who is topping the midfield? - SkySports F1

F1 2018 has so far been dominated by three teams and three drivers in a fiercely competitive start to the season - but the midfield battle has been just as intense with Renault, McLaren, Force India, Toro Rosso and Haas all evenly-matched, the pecking order fluctuating race by race.

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F1 says new tracks must be "great" for racing - Motorsport.com

With the sport moving away from the Bernie Ecclestone era, where there were criticisms that boring circuits were added only because of the high race fees on offer, Carey has suggested that the priority for F1 owner Liberty Media is more about what the offering will be for fans.Amid talk of new races in Miami and Vietnam, Carey has laid out the key criteria new races must meet - which ... Keep reading

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New F1 tracks must produce exciting races – Carey | 2018 F1 calendar - RaceFans

Formula One CEO Chase Carey says the first requirement for new additions to the F1 calendar is that the circuits provide 'great racing'.

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Haas is no rush to begin talking to drivers - PlanetF1

Haas will wait until after the summer break to begin talks with their drivers about next season.

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The human cost of Formula 1's 2021 vision - Motorsport.com

Weekend Racing Wrap: IndyCar Detroit, F3 and DTM Hungaroring and more | Weekend Racing Wrap - RaceFans

Catch up on video highlights of last weekend's racing action in Weekend Racing Wrap including IndyCar's double-header at Detroit, F3 and DTM action from the Hungaroring and NASCAR at Pocono.

Read more: Weekend Racing Wrap: IndyCar Detroit, F3 and DTM Hungaroring and more | Weekend Racing Wrap - RaceFans

How F1 deals with its toughest braking challenge - Motorsport.com

How Formula 1 teams tackle Montreal's extreme braking demands - Autosport

Canadian Grand Prix venue Montreal is one of the most demanding circuits on the Formula 1 calendar for brakes

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Bottas: A shame to shame Monaco GP - PlanetF1

While many drivers are calling for changes to the Monaco GP, or even scrapping the race, Valtteri Bottas has "mixed feelings" about changing the track.

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Formula 1 demands new grand prix tracks are 'great' for racing - Autosport

Formula 1 chairman Chase Carey has made it clear that new grand prix venues will only earn their place on the calendar if they provide tracks good for racing

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F1 says new tracks must be "great" for racing - Motorsport.com

Hartley: Bahrain led Toro Rossi to expect more - PlanetF1

Brendon Hartley reckons Pierre Gasly's P4 at the Bahrain Grand Prix meant those inside Toro Rosso, and those looking in, expected more from the team.

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F1 is “making headway” with female particpation – Carey | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Formula One CEO Chase Carey says the sport is making progress with encouraging more women to participate as competitors.

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Leclerc trying to ‘not listen’ to ‘amazing’ praise - PlanetF1

Hailed by F1 champs as a champion-in-waiting, Charles Leclerc says he will not let the praise go to his head.

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F1 pushing for bigger tyres to be introduced as part of 2021 rules - Autosport

A switch from 13-inch to 18-inch tyres is set be part of Formula 1's 2021 rules package that is currently being formulated by a team of engineers under Ross Brawn

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Formula 1 pushing for bigger wheels in 2021 - Motorsport.com

One F1 insider told Motorsport.com that is is now "more likely than not" that the move will be made.When asked if he agreed that was the case, FIA race director Charlie Whiting said: "I would say so. It is part of the package that we are discussing."Pirelli has been pushing for the change for several years, and has even demonstrated concept tyres, with Charles Pic running them on a ... Keep reading

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FIA bringing electric karting to 2018 Youth Olympics | Karting - RaceFans

The FIA's efforts to promote motor sport at an Olympic level has taken a step forward with the addition of an electric karting event to this year's Youth Olympics in Argentina

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Autosport podcast: Daniel Ricciardo and the 2019 F1 driver market - Autosport

Formula 1 form man Daniel Ricciardo's future remains unclear, with Red Bull keen to re-sign a driver who has won two of the last four grands prix

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Ricciardo needs more than race wins to challenge - PlanetF1

From being "still on the outside" to "chasing down the championship leaders", even Daniel Ricciardo isn't sure about his title credentials for 2018.

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Red Bull must fix ‘Saturday problem’ to be title contenders – Horner | 2018 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Red Bull needs to improve its qualifying performance in order to challenge Mercedes and Ferrari for the championship, says Christian Horner.

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Renault axed halo F1 mirror design after Ferrari loophole closed - Autosport

The Renault Formula 1 team is re-evaluating how to incorporate mirrors onto the halo device after the design it was working on was outlawed by a Ferrari-induced FIA technical directive

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Renault axed halo mirror design after Ferrari ban - Motorsport.com

Ferrari became the first team to add mirrors to the halo during the race weekend in Spain, but the design was banned because it featured a winglet atop the mounting.The Ferrari's mirrors were connected to the halo via a mounting that also had a winglet on top and was weakly connected to the outside edge mirror by a thin piece of bodywork.Renault's idea was to have one long winglet ... Keep reading

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Alonso: McLaren’s “lack of speed” will hurt in Canada | 2018 Canadian Grand Prix - RaceFans

Fernando Alonso suspects the Canadian Grand Prix will be a difficult race for McLaren due to their lack of straight-line speed.

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Brown: Title success won’t happen overnight - PlanetF1

McLaren won't win the World title next season, and probably not even in 2020, but Zak Brown insists they are moving ahead with a "clear direction."

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Sunday, June 3, 2018

Live: 2018 IndyCar race 8: Detroit Belle Isle race two | RaceFans Live - RaceFans

Join us to follow race 8 of the 2018 IndyCar season from Belle Isle on RaceFans Live

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Coulthard: Hamilton could quit after 2020 - PlanetF1

David Coulthard believes that Lewis Hamilton could decide to walk away from the sport after the 2020 season.

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Alonso tops morning session at Le Mans test - PlanetF1

Fernando Alonso set the fastest time in the morning session of the Le Mans test on Sunday morning.

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Wolff: New model could bring less money - PlanetF1

Toto Wolff believes that Liberty Media will find it more and more difficult to keep the level of income as high as it was, under the new model.

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Ericsson targetting Q2 and points at every race | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Marcus Ericsson believes Sauber should have more confidence in its potential and can target points finishes at all the remaining races

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F1's race hosting income not "sustainable" - Wolff - Motorsport.com

The new event in Miami will not be based on the traditional model of a promoter paying a large fee that escalates in future years, but will instead be run with a revenue and risk sharing model, with F1 in effect taking a share of gate and hospitality income.That development has encouraged several promoters to seek improved deals in the future, with Hockenheim ... Keep reading

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Mercedes' Wolff says new F1 model may yield lower income from races - Autosport

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Formula 1's owner Liberty Media will find it increasingly difficult to maintain the level of income the championship has previously received from race sanction fees

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Pirelli will stay in F1 on two conditions - PlanetF1

Tyre manufacturers Pirelli will not stay in the sport if Formula 1 stops the pace of its technological innovation and challenges.

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Bottas: I ‘enjoy working’ with Lewis at Mercedes - PlanetF1

Valtteri Bottas has said that he wants Lewis Hamilton to stay with him at Mercedes.

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Bahrain created unrealistic expectations for Toro Rosso - Motorsport.com

Pierre Gasly gave Honda its best result since it returned to F1 in 2015 when he finished fourth in the second race of the season. The team has scored points in two of the other five races, Hartley with a 10th-place finish in a chaotic Azerbaijan GP and Gasly with seventh last week in Monaco.Toro Rosso has not been a consistent performer in F1’s midfield and Hartley explained that ... Keep reading

Read more: Bahrain created unrealistic expectations for Toro Rosso - Motorsport.com

How Toro Rosso-Honda's 2018 F1 season expectations were warped - Autosport

Toro Rosso and Honda added expectation "that should not have been there" early in its Formula 1 partnership when it finished fourth in Bahrain, Brendon Hartley believes

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Saturday, June 2, 2018

Video: The Ferrari ERS controversy explained - Motorsport.com

Checks over the Ferrari system have been at the heart of intrigue in the F1 paddock over whether it is legal.After painstaking efforts the FIA has now confirmed it is satisfied, but why was it so difficult to determine?In this week's Motorsport Show, technical pundit Craig Scarborough details Ferrari's twin-battery arrangement and takes a look at the possibility someone might have ... Keep reading

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How Ferrari Formula 1 team's battery has bewildered the FIA - Autosport

The complexity of Ferrari's twin-battery arrangement in its Formula 1 engine's energy recovery system was enough to bewilder even the FIA

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Leclerc: My fans don’t understand why I’m not winning | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Charles Leclerc says some of his fans in Monaco didn't understand why Sauber weren't victory contenders.

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Leclerc will "try not to listen" to champions' praise - Motorsport.com

Four-time champions Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton said the hype around the Formula 2 champion was justified in the build-up to the Monaco Grand Prix.Retired drivers Nico Rosberg, the 2016 world champion, and Felipe Massa also heaped praise on the Sauber rookie before his home race. “It feels amazing,” Leclerc said when asked by Motorsport.com how it felt to ... Keep reading

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“Old Bernie F1 business model” may not be sustainable – Wolff | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Mercedes executive director Toto Wolff says the high races fees F1 commanded under Bernie Ecclestone may no longer be a business model the sport can rely on.

Read more: “Old Bernie F1 business model” may not be sustainable – Wolff | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Ricciardo hopes to close the gap in Montreal - PlanetF1

Jumping from his Monaco win to racing at another circuit he loves, Montreal, Daniel Ricciardo is hoping he can start chasing down the championship leaders.

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Sauber rookie Charles Leclerc trying not to heed praise from peers - Autosport

Charles Leclerc says he will try not to listen too much to the "amazing" praise he has received by multiple Formula 1 world champions

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Ricciardo: One more win would make me title outsider - Motorsport.com

The Red Bull driver took his second win of the season in Monaco last weekend to jump to third in the standings on 72 points, 28 behind championship leader Lewis Hamilton.Red Bull is not an out-and-out match for Mercedes and Ferrari because of its engine disadvantage, which is particularly significant in qualifying, but Ricciardo has the same number of wins as Hamilton and ... Keep reading

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Red Bull's Ricciardo thinks another win makes him F1 title outsider - Autosport

Daniel Ricciardo thinks one more victory before the summer break will cement him as an outsider for the 2018 Formula 1 title

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McLaren: Too early for driver talks - PlanetF1

Zak Brown says McLaren won't begin talks with Fernando Alonso about his future before the summer break.

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Grosjean puts braking woes to rest - PlanetF1

Months of listening to Romain Grosjean complaining about his brakes may finally be over with the Frenchman revealing he is "loving" Haas' brakes.

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Force India hail Ocon’s ‘superb’ Monaco drive - PlanetF1

Force India deputy team principal Bob Fernley believes Esteban Ocon's drive to sixth place in Monaco showed the "maturity" of the Frenchman.

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Renault yet to decide who will run B-spec in Montreal - PlanetF1

While Renault will introduce a B-spec engine at next weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, the French manufacturer has yet to decide which teams will run the update.

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Gallery: McLaren updates F1 future concept, the X2 - Motorsport.com

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Friday, June 1, 2018

F1 must avoid engine "double spending" in 2019-20 - Mercedes - Motorsport.com

With the 2021 regulations due to be finalised by the end of this month in theory manufacturers will be able to start proper work on the new engine.However, at the same time they will have to continue to develop the current engines for the 2019 and 2020 seasons.In March Renault Sport's Cyril Abiteboul called for a freeze on development of the current engine over the next two years so ... Keep reading

Read more: F1 must avoid engine "double spending" in 2019-20 - Mercedes - Motorsport.com

The real visual problem the halo presents - Motorsport.com

Having banged on about the need for forward-facing cockpit protection ever since my mate Vittorio Brambilla was knocked unconscious by a flying wheel at Monza in 1978, I am of course pro-halo. As good as it feels to talk about F1 drivers being wimps, reality is different when someone gets hurt. And I've been to enough racing drivers' funerals in my time - 15 before I turned 30 - not to ... Keep reading

Read more: The real visual problem the halo presents - Motorsport.com

Mercedes warns against 'double spending' on F1 engine development - Autosport

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has warned against Formula 1 forcing engine suppliers into "double spending" on development costs of both the current and future power units

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Renault ready engine upgrade - SkySports F1

Renault are readying their 'B-spec' 2018 F1 engine to introduce at the Canadian GP as the French manufacturer bids to close up to Mercedes and Ferrari in F1's power stakes.

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The new wing McLaren didn't risk racing in Monaco - Motorsport.com

However, development is a never-ending process, and in Monaco it worked on further revisions to its new front wing – even though in the end it did not elect to race with it.The upper cascade elements (1) have been extended in length and reshaped, and now the inner one is actually part of the main structure with the others mounted to it.On the old version, the outer turning vane was ... Keep reading

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The new F1 front wing McLaren didn't risk racing in Monaco - Autosport

The McLaren Formula 1 team's much anticipated Barcelona update resulted in a notable step forward as the team finally had the car it had hoped to start the season with

Read more: The new F1 front wing McLaren didn't risk racing in Monaco - Autosport

Fernando Alonso retains lead in Autosport readers' F1 driver ratings - Autosport

Fernando Alonso has retained his place at the top of Autosport readers' Formula 1 driver ratings following the Monaco Grand Prix

Read more: Fernando Alonso retains lead in Autosport readers' F1 driver ratings - Autosport

Ricciardo’s win shows F1 is more competitive in 2018 | 2018 Monaco Grand Prix stats and facts - RaceFans

Daniel Ricciardo's Monaco Grand Prix victory means three different teams have already scored multiple victories this year.

Read more: Ricciardo’s win shows F1 is more competitive in 2018 | 2018 Monaco Grand Prix stats and facts - RaceFans

Honda won’t ‘push too hard’ with upgrade - PlanetF1

Honda technical director Toyoharu Tanabe has said the engine manufacturer "need to be careful" as they prepare to introduce an upgrade in Canada.

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Evolution of aerodynamic testing in F1 - Windtunnels - F1technical.net

In this series of articles, we explain aerodynamic testing and how it evolved through time. Part 1 focuses on the windtunnel design and evolution..

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Honda being "careful" with F1 engine updates - Motorsport.com

The Japanese engine manufacturer is expected to bring updates to next week's race in Montreal, which is both a power-sensitive track and a logical time in the calendar to introduce fresh parts.Honda changed the MGU-H and turbocharger on both Toro Rosso drivers' engines after the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and replaced Pierre Gasly's internal combustion engine at the same ... Keep reading

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Honda says it needs to be careful with F1 engine upgrades - Autosport

Honda is remaining coy on its mooted Formula 1 engine upgrade for the Canadian Grand Prix but will be "careful" not to hurt reliability in the pursuit of performance

Read more: Honda says it needs to be careful with F1 engine upgrades - Autosport

McLaren to hold more IndyCar talks in Detroit - PlanetF1

McLaren representatives are heading to Detroit this weekend to meet with potential partners as they consider joining Indycar on a full-time basis.

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Why grid girls – and guys – were back in Monaco | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Before the season began F1 announced grid girls would be a thing of the past in 2018. So why were they back on the grid in Monaco, and are they here to stay?

Read more: Why grid girls – and guys – were back in Monaco | 2018 F1 season - RaceFans

Ericsson: Sauber needs to have different mindset - PlanetF1

Marcus Ericsson wants some positive mental attitude to be instilled at Sauber after showing encouraging signs so far this season.

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Keke Rosberg explains why he became an F1 "recluse" - Motorsport.com

The 1982 world champion purposely retreated from F1 in 2010 and did not get a major interview until late-2016 in Abu Dhabi, after his son won the title.Nico convinced his father to drive a 1982 Williams in Monaco last week as part of a joint-demonstration, and the two filmed an interview together afterwards that has been posted on the ex-Mercedes driver's YouTube channel.Interviewer ... Keep reading

Read more: Keke Rosberg explains why he became an F1 "recluse" - Motorsport.com

Keke Rosberg explains why he became an F1 'recluse' - Autosport

Keke Rosberg has revealed that he avoided Formula 1 during his son's racing career because being a "recluse" was better than being asked questions about Nico

Read more: Keke Rosberg explains why he became an F1 'recluse' - Autosport

‘Significant changes’ for Haas in Canada - PlanetF1

Haas are hoping they can bounce back in Canada with some new upgrades following their dismal showing at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Why Monaco's "most boring race ever" claims are wrong - Motorsport.com

The Monaco Grand Prix may not have been an in-your-face thriller, but I don't buy Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton's assessment that it was probably the most "boring" race of all time.Daniel Ricciardo's jeopardy as he brilliantly battled a car that was more around 160hp down on his pursuers – amid the back story of a 2016 victory that was so cruelly snatched from him – was ... Keep reading

Read more: Why Monaco's "most boring race ever" claims are wrong - Motorsport.com

Villeneuve: ‘Verstappen not as good as Ricciardo’ - PlanetF1

The ever-outspoken 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has said that Max Verstappen is not on the same level of Daniel Ricciardo.

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Hamilton: Ricciardo lacks top options for 2019 - Motorsport.com

Ricciardo, who won last weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, has been backed by Red Bull his entire F1 career but his current deal expires this season.Read Also:Why F1's hot property has nowhere to goNeither Hamilton nor Valtteri Bottas have a contract at Mercedes beyond this year, while Ferrari needs to decide who Sebastian Vettel's teammate will be.Hamilton decided ... Keep reading

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