F1 Madness

The FIA’s International Tribunal will meet in Paris on June 20 to hear the case against Mercedes and Pirelli concerning their recent tyre test in Barcelona. This follows the protests lodged by Red Bull Racing and Ferrari at the Monaco Grand Prix. They are to consider whether the 3-day f1 tyre test conducted last month […]

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A very interesting team principal press conference followed the second practice session ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix today. Most notably, Ross Brawn revealed that it was him who made the decision to go ahead with the controversial Pirelli tyre testing in Barcelona following the Spanish Grand Prix. Playing it very cool, calm and collected, […]

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The FIA has called Mercedes to appear before its International Tribunal to answer questions concerning the controversial F1 tyre test for Pirelli. In a statement released by the sport’s governing body they said, “In the light of all the replies received and in view of the information gathered during this inquiry, the President of the […]

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Pirelli also issued a statement today about the three day test carried out in Barcelona with the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team. Here is the full statement: Milan, 31 May 2013 – Pirelli, in development testing with teams carried out in 2013, has not favoured any teams and, as always, acted professionally, with transparency and […]

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According to a statement released by the FIA this evening, the Mercedes and Ferrari F1 teams have been called to supply further information for a disciplinary inquiry over the recent “secret” Pirelli F1 tyre test that took place in Barcelona. The recent uproar was initially focused around the secret Pirelli test carried out by Mercedes […]

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It has taken thirty years for a son to emulate his father’s victory around the tight and twisting streets of Monte Carlo. Mercedes’ chances in Saturday qualifying had always looked good but the test would come in the 78 lap race. The team’s struggles with tyre degradation had been well documented and many had expected […]

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The FIA has issued a statement saying that it only sanctioned the use of a 2013 Formula One car at the recent Pirelli tyre test conducted with Mercedes IF all teams were offered the same opportunity to take part in the test. Mercedes said that they received confirmation from the FIA that the test was […]

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The Formula 1 paddock is deeply unhappy after it was revealed that rivals Mercedes had conducted a three-day 1000 kilometer tyre test after the Spanish GP. There has been nowhere for Mercedes to hide on raceday as the team faded badly due to excessive tyre wear throughout the last few grand prix. However, a secret […]

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Pirelli’s planned ‘tweaks’ to the 2013 tyres from the Canadian GP onwards has been reigned in by the FIA. A ruling made by the sport’s governing body has stipulated that it will only allow changes to be made to the tyres on the grounds of safety. As a result the expected changes will be less significant that intially planned. The FIA has […]

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The FIA has announced that no driver will be fined for speeding in the pitlane. Instead, teams will now have to flash the cash if one of their drivers exceeds the pitlane speed limit. The Grand Prix Driver’s Association (GPDA) raised concerns that drivers were being punished for breaking the pitlane speed limit despite an […]

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