Friday, April 19, 2024

The Haas F1 updates that have bucked a sprint race trend - Motorsport.com

With so little practice running before parc ferme conditions beginning for sprint qualifying and the sprint itself, it is all too easy to get lost with the impact of any developments.This is why, for example, Aston Martin elected to fast-track its recent upgrade package to Japan because it did not want it rolled out in China nor Miami.But Haas elected to buck that trend this weekend in Shanghai ...Keep reading

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Pirelli "were not informed" of change to Shanghai track surface | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In the round-up: Pirelli "not informed" of track surface change • Ferrari fastest in WEC practice • Ocon relieved he can change set-up

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REACTIONS: What teams had to say after the opening day at the Chinese Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Formula One returned to China after a five-year hiatus with the Shanghai International Circuit set to host Round 4 of the 2024 F1 season. The opening day saw Lando Norris secure a surprise pole position for the sprint race with Lewis Hamilton also impressing with a second starting position.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

F1 Chinese GP: Stroll leads FP1 as small fire causes early red flag - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The Canadian intervened in the end-of-session series of soft tyre laps to leapfrog Oscar Piastri's effort moments before the chequered flag, which nobody else had enough time to beat.His surprise appearance at the top of the timesheets rather defined the atypical order locked in at the close of the session, as many teams opted for varying run plans to prepare for the sprint weekend in China.A ...Keep reading

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F1 tracks: How long circuits will stay on the F1 schedule - F1technical.net

Seven circuits on the actual F1 calendar will look to extend their time in F1 beyond 2025, with their deals coming to an end next year. F1Technical's senior writer Balázs Szabó takes a look at the contracts of each hosting venue of the current F1 calendar.

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Tyre preview for the Chinese Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Formula One is set to return at the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend with the Chinese Grand Prix hosting the revised sprint weekend format for the first time in 2024. F1Technical's senior writer Balázs Szabó delievrs his tyre preview.

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Alonso: Stroll more sensitive to Aston F1 car handling issues I drive around - Motorsport.com

Alonso was speaking in the pre-event press conference for F1’s returning Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, a week on from the announcement that he will continue to race with Aston for at least the next two years beyond his current contract expiring at 2024’s conclusion.When asked if Aston is now developing its AMR24 car package around him as the team’s main figure – Alonso having registered ...Keep reading

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