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Lorenzo: "The feeling with the tyres is much better"
Moto GP - 2 Mar 2016 23:26
Jorge Lorenzo ended the first day of the Qatar test on top of the timesheets and happy after improving his feeling with the Michelin tyres.
Revised qualifying format proposed for Melbourne
Total F1 - 2 Mar 2016 22:30
XPB Images A revised qualifying format could be introduced from the start of this season, retaining part of the old system. A meeting of Charlie Whiting and the sporting directors took place on Tuesday, seeking a solu...
Toro Rosso presents 2016 livery at Barcelona
Total F1 - 2 Mar 2016 00:00
Toro Rosso revealed its 2016 livery before the start of testing Toro Rosso officially uncovered its 2016 livery ahead of the final Formula 1 pre-season test at Barcelona. The Red Bull junior team delayed its presentation...
Crutchlow: "We were glad to receive the new engine"
Moto GP - 2 Mar 2016 23:45
A day of learning for Cal Crutchlow at the Qatar Test as he assess the new Honda engine, ending eighth overall.
Rossi: "It was just a small slide at 70 km/h"
Moto GP - 2 Mar 2016 23:32
The Qatar Test gets off to the worst possible start for Valentino Rossi who fell on his first lap, recovering to finish third.
Ted's Notebook - Day 2 2nd Test
Planet F1 - 2 Mar 2016 23:31
Ted Kravitz reacts to and analyses day two of the second testing session of the 2016 Formula 1 season in Barcelona. The post Ted’s Notebook – Day 2 2nd Test appeared first on PlanetF1.
Mercedes sets the pace in final F1 test
Total F1 - 2 Mar 2016 23:30
Nico Rosberg set the benchmark on the opening day of the final pre-season test Mercedes topped the times for the first time in pre-season testing after an impressive display on the opening day of Formula 1's final hit-ou...
Truex crew chief suspended 1 race for inspection violation
Miami Herald - 2 Mar 2016 23:26
NASCAR has suspended the crew chief for driver Martin Truex Jr. for one Sprint Cup race and fined him $50,000 for a rules violation at Atlanta Motor Speedway. …
INDY: Chilton ready to 'grow to love' ovals
Auto Sport - 2 Mar 2016 23:20
Racing amid traffic on ovals is something former Formula 1 driver and IndyCar rookie Max Chilton believes he will "grow to love"
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Miami Herald - 2 Mar 2016 23:16
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Turbo trouble sidelines Haas and Gutierrez
Total F1 - 2 Mar 2016 23:00
More problems with turbochargers meant the Haas F1 team could only complete one installation lap during the second day of the final pre-season test. The American Formula One team experienced difficulties on Tuesday when ...
Team talk: Day two at the second test
Total F1 - 2 Mar 2016 23:00
Catch up with what all the teams had to say following the first day of the final pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Ferrari Sebastian Vettel (4th, 1:24.611, 151 laps) "I would have liked to drive a lit...
Ericsson spins out during day two
Total F1 - 2 Mar 2016 22:30
Marcus Ericsson was disappointed to end the day short of the desired mileage after a spin in the afternoon session. The Sauber driver has been spending the day at the wheel of the new Sauber C35, which only made it's deb...
FIA asks driver opinions regarding qualifying
Total F1 - 2 Mar 2016 22:30
XPB Images The FIA held a meeting with a number of drivers after testing in Barcelona on Wednesday to gather opinions on a number of issues in F1. Drivers have regularly said they would like to be consulted on matters...
F1: Ferrari issues frustrate Ericsson
Auto Sport - 2 Mar 2016 22:20
Marcus Ericsson has conceded to a frustrating first day of pre-season Formula 1 testing in the new Sauber, after being held back by power-unit issues
Bottas quickest as pressure mounts
Total F1 - 2 Mar 2016 22:20
Despite the fact that the Haas only completed one installation lap, today was the busiest day of testing thus far, as the remaining ten drivers completed 1234 laps between them. Not only did we have race simulations, we ...
Button enthuses over biggest McLaren gain for a year
Total F1 - 2 Mar 2016 22:20
Jenson Button says McLaren-Honda have made the biggest step forward with its power unit for 14 months as the team began to show glimmers of good pace on the second day of the second pre-season F1 test at the Circuit de C...
Bottas fastest as high mileage continues – Day 2 Report
Total F1 - 2 Mar 2016 22:10
Valtteri Bottas made the most of a super soft tyre run to set the fastest time of the second day in the final pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The Finn almost replicated his ultra-soft tyre time fro...
MOTOGP: Lorenzo leads first night in Qatar
Auto Sport - 2 Mar 2016 22:06
World champion Jorge Lorenzo led the way for Yamaha as MotoGP's final pre-season test started in Qatar
Bottas 100% ready , confident Williams has more to give
Total F1 - 2 Mar 2016 21:50
Valtteri Bottas is confident he is fully-prepared for the 2016 F1 world championship after concluding his pre-season by finishing quickest on day two of the final test. The Williams driver completed his last day of pre-s...
Drivers against new F1 qualifying system
Total F1 - 2 Mar 2016 21:50
Formula 1's uncertain situation over its qualifying format took a fresh turn on Wednesday when drivers spoke out against plans to introduce an elimination system in a meeting with F1 race director Charlie Whiting. As par...
F1: Drivers unhappy with qualifying change
Auto Sport - 2 Mar 2016 21:42
Formula 1 drivers have urged the FIA not to alter the current qualifying format for fear the proposed changes will be too complicated for the fans