Red Bull told to modify diffuser in Monaco
Red Bull had to modify an element of its rear diffuser during the recent Monaco grand prix weekend. Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport reports that McLaren identified an element of the dominant RB6′s...
View ArticleAlonso can use low-mileage engine in Abu Dhabi
Massa will not have to be no.2 in 2011 – Domenicali Fernando Alonso’s engine situation is not as dire as it appears on paper, according to a German publication. On the face of it, the championship...
View ArticleMoveable wings F1′s ‘most stupid idea’– Lauda
The new moveable rear system is the “most stupid idea” formula one chiefs have ever implemented. That is the typically blunt view of triple world champion Niki Lauda, after the officially-titled DRS...
View ArticleVettel rivals must hope for mistakes, problems – Lauda
“We can assume that this was not the only Ferrari victory for the year” Ferrari had winning pace at Silverstone two weeks ago but Fernando Alonso and Niki Lauda insist Red Bull is still the...
View ArticleHRT ‘needs more resources’– Willis
“We have to improve pretty much everywhere” In a question and answer session on HRT’s official website, the team said it will take “two years” to move away from the back of the grid. Technical boss...
View ArticleMercedes hiding new ‘double diffuser’ concept – reports
The recently revealed ‘W-duct’ aside, another technical secret has been discovered aboard Mercedes’ newly launched W03. Rumours insist the German squad was the last to reveal and test its 2012 car...
View ArticleFIA confirms optional ‘stepped nose’ covers for 2013
Teams will be able to cover the unseemly ‘stepped noses’ on their 2013 cars, it has emerged. We quoted the FIA’s Charlie Whiting as saying in July that the governing body “is aware of the...
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