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Racing Point are ‘Going to be Quick, Very Quick’ in 2020 – Carlos Sainz Jr.

By Paul Hensby
March 1, 2020
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Carlos Sainz Jr. does not believe Racing Point showed their true hand during pre-season testing and expects them to be mightily quick when the season begins.

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George Russell: “I am optimistic that we can go to Melbourne and be in the fight”

By Paul Hensby
February 29, 2020
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George Russell concluded his pre-season testing programme on Friday by completing one hundred and forty-six laps in Spain.
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Claire Williams Confident Mercedes will Resolve Power Unit Issues Prior to Australia

By Paul Hensby
February 29, 2020
1 Mins read
Williams used three engines during pre-season testing but Claire Williams expects those at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains to fix the issues prior to the start of the season.
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Carlos Sainz Jr.: “I think we can say we are now ready for Australia”

By Paul Hensby
February 29, 2020
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Carlos Sainz Jr. completed one hundred and sixty-three laps of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Friday’s final day of pre-season testing.
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Honda’s Toyoharu Tanabe: “We’ll be aiming to start the season in good form”

By Paul Hensby
February 29, 2020
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Honda had a strong pre-season testing programme, with Toyoharu Tanabe hoping to start the season next month on the front foot.
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Daniil Kvyat: “We’re still understanding and learning a lot about the car”

By Paul Hensby
February 29, 2020
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Daniil Kvyat had a productive final day of pre-season testing in Spain, completing one hundred and sixty laps.
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Franz Tost: “For Scuderia AlphaTauri, pre-season testing was a success”

By Paul Hensby
February 29, 2020
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Franz Tost says there is confidence going into the 2020 season at AlphaTauri after a positive pre-season testing programme in Spain.
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Kimi Räikkönen: “The work we do here sets the foundation for our season”

By Paul Hensby
February 29, 2020
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After limited time in the car, Kimi Räikkönen said it was important to maximise his running during pre-season testing in Spain after completing one hundred and fifteen laps on the final day on Friday.
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Haas’ Guenther Steiner: “We’ve logged good mileage and we’ve learned a lot”

By Paul Hensby
February 29, 2020
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Guenther Steiner was pleased with the amount of running Haas did across the six days of testing in Spain, and he hopes they can be a points contender in Australia next month.
Formula 1

Binotto Has Concerns Over Ferrari's One Lap Pace Heading into New Season

By Paul Hensby
February 29, 2020
1 Mins read
Mattia Binotto says Ferrari’s pace over one lap is not yet where the team want it to be, but there are fewer concerns over the pace of the SF1000 over longer runs.
Formula 1

Mercedes end testing on high note

By Findlay Grant
February 28, 2020
2 Mins read
Mercedes have had a positive end to 2020 F1 testing.
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Pèrez positive for the Season with Racing Point after testing

By Ellie Jane
February 28, 2020
4 Mins read
BWT Racing Point F1 team, have completed testing, and are seemingly going to be high up the grid. As Sergio Perez completed the final day with in seventh place
Formula 1

Bottas just ahead of Verstappen on the final day of testing

By Sudha Sundararaj
February 28, 2020
2 Mins read
Bottas edges Verstappen and Ricciardo on the final day of winter testing
Formula 1

Complaints About RP20 Shows Other Teams ‘Haven’t Stepped Up to the Plate’ – Andrew Green

By Paul Hensby
February 28, 2020
2 Mins read
Andrew Green says other teams are criticising their RP20 as they have not stepped up their own performance with their own 2020 machines.
Formula 1

Magnussen Encouraged after Completing Full Race Simulation on Thursday

By Paul Hensby
February 28, 2020
2 Mins read
Kevin Magnussen felt it was important for Haas to get a full race simulation in on Thursday to prepare themselves further for the new season.
Formula 1

Allison Frustrated to Lose Half Day of Testing due to Mercedes Engine Issue

By Paul Hensby
February 28, 2020
2 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton’s Thursday running was restricted to just fourteen laps before he was forced to stop on track with an engine issue.
Formula 1

Weather Hampers Red Bull’s Penultimate Day of Pre-Season Testing

By Paul Hensby
February 28, 2020
3 Mins read
A damp track and strong winds affected Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon during Thursday’s penultimate day of pre-season testing in Spain.
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