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Day: 30 April 2010 articles archive
Substantial update for Lotus T127 in Spain
Posted onLotus are bringing several major new parts for their T127 at next week’s Spanish Grand Prix. Technical director Mike Gascoyne explained what will change on the car in Barcelona: All the teams will have upgrades for Barcelona, but we’re hoping that ours is even more significant than our rivals because we received our entry so … Continue reading Substantial update for Lotus T127 in Spain
KERS return could improve racing – Simon
Posted onThe FIA’s director of powertrain and electronics, Gilles Simon, has given another indication that F1 could return to using Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems soon. He stressed the potential benefits of reintroducing KERS in an interview with the FIA magazine In Motion: I think that could actually add to the show because with reduced displacement engines … Continue reading KERS return could improve racing – Simon
Kobayashi hoping for reliability fix
Posted onKamui Kobayashi hopes to register his first finish of 2010 in the Spanish Grand Prix: We have an update to the car and I believe our reliability problems are solved. I should have a good chance to finally go racing after I have only done 19 laps in total in all four races. Kamui Kobayashi … Continue reading Kobayashi hoping for reliability fix
Schumacher not expecting leap to the front
Posted onMercedes are bringing a longer version of the W01 to the next race at Barcelona for both their drivers and Michael Schumacher will use a different chassis. But he doesn’t think it will be enough for last year’s constructors’ champions to take on the front runners just yet: Our step forward in Barcelona will be … Continue reading Schumacher not expecting leap to the front
Ferrari denies Marlboro branding
Posted onFerrari have reacted to media reports claiming their barcode livery is designed to remind people of Marlboro cigarette packaging: Neither of these arguments have any scientific basis, as they rely on some alleged studies which have never been published in academic journals. But more importantly, they do not correspond to the truth. The so called … Continue reading Ferrari denies Marlboro branding
Will Monza lose “fastest track” crown?
Posted onThe revised Silverstone circuit revealed yesterday could take Monza’s place as the fastest track in Formula 1. Though F1 cars will hit higher top speeds at Monza, the projected average lap speed for F1 cars at the new Silverstone is 4kph faster than that achieved at Monza last year. Here’s why.
F1 Fanatic round-up: 30/4/2010
Posted onI’ve had a couple of emails asking for a clarification on how comments are handled here. I want F1 Fanatic to be a place where F1 fans can discuss and argue, share jokes, ideas and experiences. I do not want the joyless experience I find on certain sites (by no means just F1 sites) where … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 30/4/2010