Archive | October, 2015
Posted on 10 October 2015. Tags: f1, Formula 1, lewis hamilton, mercedes, nico rosberg, russian grand prix, sochi autodrom, Valtteri Bottas, williams
DRIVERS 1 – Nico ROSBERG (Mercedes) 2 – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes) 3 – Valtteri BOTTAS (Willams) TV UNILATERAL Nico, you were fastest in Q1 and Q3, fastest after the first run in Q3, on pole by a decent margin. Are you pleased with that? Nico ROSBERG: Yeah, for sure, I’m very happy. It’s been a difficult […]
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Posted on 10 October 2015. Tags: carlos sainz, f1, Formula 1, fp3, russian grand prix, sochi, toro rosso
After a horror crash in Free Practice 3, Toro Rosso Driver Carlos Sainz has been released from hospital while his team shed some light on what may have went wrong in the build up to the crash. Although Sainz is out of the hospital, he will still need to undergo a check by the FIA […]
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Posted on 10 October 2015. Tags: 2015, f1, felipe massa, fernando alonso, ferrari, Formula 1, jenson button, kimi raikkonen, lewis hamilton, mclaren, mercedes, nico rosberg, russia, sebastian vettel, sochi, toro rosso, Valtteri Bottas, williams
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has taken pole position for the 2015 Russian grand prix. The first part of qualifying went the usual route as both Manor F1 cars were eliminated from the running. Jenson Button, newly re-signed with McLaren for 2016, advanced ahead of his teammate Fernando Alonso to the second part of the session. […]
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Posted on 08 October 2015. Tags: carlos sainz, daniil kvyat, felipe massa, fernando alonso, Lotus, mclaren, mercedes, nico rosberg, red bull, romain grosjean, toro rosso, williams
DRIVERS: Romain GROSJEAN (Lotus) Daniil KVYAT (Red Bull Racing) Carlos SAINZ (Toro Rosso) Nico ROSBERG (Mercedes) Felipe MASSA (Williams) Fernando ALONSO (McLaren) PRESS CONFERENCE Daniil, can we start with you. Your home race, obviously. Last year you had a great qualifying performance in fifth and this year you’ve finished six of the last seven races […]
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Posted on 08 October 2015. Tags: f1, f1 weather, Formula 1, russian grand prix, sochi autodrom
The Sochi Autodrom situated within the Sochi Olympic park plays host to the Russian Grand Prix and round 15 of the Formula 1 World Championship. The track which was built within the Olympic Park is 5.848km long which makes it the third longest on the F1 calendar. The circuit has a good mix of corners which […]
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Posted on 08 October 2015. Tags: f1, fernando alonso, Formula 1, honda, japanese grand prix, jenson button, mclaren, russian grand prix, united states grand prix
Honda have spent their remaining tokens for the seasons on upgrades to their power unit ahead of the Russian Grand Prix. Because of time constraints, Honda were only able to bring one upgraded engine which will be fitted to Fernando Alonso’s car. This will mean the Spaniard will more that likely start from the back […]
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Posted on 07 October 2015. Tags: f1, Formula 1, russian grand prix, sochi autodrom
After a two week break the Formula 1 circus heads into Sochi, Russia for round 15 of the Formula 1 World Championship and the Russian Grand Prix. The 5.848km circuit is situated withing the Sochi Olympic Park which was built to host the 2014 Winter Olympics and is the 3rd longest circuit on the F1 Calendar. […]
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Posted on 07 October 2015. Tags: 2015, f1, felipe massa, ferrari, force india, Formula 1, kimi raikkonen, lewis hamilton, Lotus, manor, mercedes, nico rosberg, olympic park, pirelli, russia, russian gp, sauber, sebastian vettel, sochi, supersoft, toro rosso, Valtteri Bottas, williams
There are a couple of circuits on the Formula 1 calendar that can be depended on to deliver a cracking race. Brazil’s Interlagos circuit delivers something dramatic and breathtaking almost every year. Then there are those that are as dull as mud such as Bahrain but the Sakhir circuit has transformed over the last couple […]
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Posted on 06 October 2015. Tags: f1, f1 night race, Formula 1, marina bay, singapore grand prix
One of our contributors took a trip this year to the Singapore Grand Prix in September and wrote about his experience. We realise this is a bit late but he’s had quite a busy schedule since he’s been back. Please note that the views expressed in this piece do not reflect the views of F1 […]
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Posted on 01 October 2015. Tags: f1, Formula 1, manor, mercedes
Mercedes and Manor have confirmed the signing of a multi year power unit supply agreement which will see Mercedes power units in the Manor cars from 2016. The Manor F1 will be supplied with Mercedes Power Units from Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) based in Brixworth, UK. Technolody partner Petronas will supply the fuel. Under […]
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