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McLaren Trialling New Aggressive T-Wing in China

By Hannah Ellis

April 6, 2017

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McLaren are anticipating to struggle at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix due to the Honda’s lack of straight line speed. But that hasn’t stopped the team trying to make improvements to the chassis.

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Toto Wolff: "On that particular day in Melbourne, Ferrari were better"

By Hannah Ellis

April 4, 2017

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Wolff was happy with his team. But with Mercedes being Mercedes, that stolen podium stung, and they have spent the last week trying to learn from their mistakes and weaknesses.

F1 to Replace Turbo Engines With a Cheaper, Noisier Power Unit

By Hannah Ellis

April 3, 2017

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Following a meeting on Friday, the FIA has confirmed that initial plans are in place for a new powerunit. The change is expected to take effect from 2021.

Stroll believes Jealousy at Heart of Criticism towards his F1 Role

By Hannah Ellis

April 3, 2017

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Questions have been asked over the role that his family’s wealth played in his F1 promotion, but Stroll believes that they are the opinions of failed Grand Prix drivers.

Kaltenborn thinks Points are still a Possibility for Sauber

By Hannah Ellis

April 3, 2017

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Sauber left Melbourne without a single point, but despite their struggles down under, and their reliance on a year old engine, Monisha Kaltenborn is confident that other opportunities will present themselves.

Jenson Button to Drive the M23 at Monterey Motorsports Reunion

By Hannah Ellis

March 30, 2017

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Jenson Button will drive the McLaren M23 at the event that will have over 550 vehicles on display. The M23 won sixteen times over the 80 Grand Prixs it contested, securing two drivers’ titles and a constructors’.

McLaren Take Centre Stage in New Amazon Prime Series

By Hannah Ellis

March 29, 2017

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Amazon’s cameras have enjoyed unparalleled access to the McLaren team, both during their winter preparations and the remainder of the season.

Ricciardo feels Red Bull lost Performance over Australian GP Weekend

By Hannah Ellis

March 29, 2017

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Ricciardo has deduced that the Red Bull appeared to lose performance as the weekend went on, as the margin between them and Mercedes more than doubled.

Marko Hopeful That Renault Engine Upgrades will aid RB13 Competitiveness

By Hannah Ellis

March 29, 2017

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Helmut Marko is hoping that the upgrades, due in Spain and Canada, will reduce Mercedes’ advantage, but admits the RB13 still needs work.

Steiner Happy With Haas Potential Despite Double Disappointment

By Hannah Ellis

March 28, 2017

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Both Haas’ failed to finish the Australian Grand Prix due to different issues with their cars. But Saturday suggested that the team was a capable midfield contender.

Australian GP Crowd Track Invasion Under Investigation

By Hannah Ellis

March 28, 2017

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Spectators at the Australian Grand Prix managed to find their way on to the track as the drivers returned to the pits. Due to safety concerns, an investigation has been instigated to prevent repeats in the future.

Whiting Reveals Australian GP Aborted Start Due to Kvyat Warning Light

By Hannah Ellis

March 28, 2017

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A hesitant Sergio Perez and trigger-happy marshal prompted Charlie Whiting to send the field around for a second formation lap.

Romain Grosjean Happy With the Haas' Ability Despite Retirement

By Hannah Ellis

March 28, 2017

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Romain Grosjean was classified twentieth as a water leak thwarted any chance of a points finish in Melbourne. The car did impress during qualifying when it secured a sixth-place start.

Magnussen laments 'unfortunate' opening lap Ericsson clash

By Hannah Ellis

March 27, 2017

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Kevin Magnussen suffered a premature end to the first race of the season with suspension damage, possibly caused by a coming together with Marcus Ericsson at turn three of lap one.

Vandoorne finding time with every lap after more 'testing' in Australia

By Hannah Ellis

March 24, 2017

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Vandoorne is still getting comfortable with the MCL32 after the team lost out on track time during testing, but managed to shave two seconds off his time between the practice sessions.

Alonso taking comfort in reliable Friday practice in Melbourne

By Hannah Ellis

March 24, 2017

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Fernando Alonso had to be satisfied with a reliable day of practice, though the true test will come on Sunday during the actual race.

Brake issues compromise Ocon's first Albert Park Practice outing

By Hannah Ellis

March 24, 2017

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Esteban Ocon managed to complete 60 laps despite an early setback, though Force India will need to find something more if they want to prove competitive in Melbourne.

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