In the round-up: Ferrari ‘pushed their power unit hard’ to close gap to Mercedes • Hamilton aims to “upset” Ferrari • F1 less fun since 2017 – Verstappen
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Life with Renault still a “rollercoaster” – Horner
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Posted onIn the round-up: Life with Renault still a “rollercoaster” – Horner • Franchitti criticises Steiner comments • Injured Ferrari mechanic Cigarini returns home
Pirelli may repeat ‘step’ in China tyre selections at other races
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Posted onIn the round-up: Pirelli may repeat ‘step’ in China tyre selections at other races • Haas: F1 shouldn’t ‘dumb down’ like IndyCar • Raikkonen biography planned
Alonso ‘doesn’t care too much’ about former teams
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Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso ‘doesn’t care too much’ about former teams • Ferrari concludes wet tyre test • Renault’s China upgrade focused on qualifying
Drag not McLaren’s only problem – Boullier
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Posted onIn the round-up: Excess drag isn’t McLaren’s only problem – Boullier • Brawn ready to fight over prize money changes • New Singapore GP sponsorship deal
Harder to follow Ferrari than Mercedes, Red Bull drivers say
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Posted onIn the round-up: Ferraris are harder to follow, say Red Bull pair • Rosberg: Verstappen made “five major mistakes in three races” • Sainz may stay at Renault
Bottas “so hungry for the win” after two near-misses
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Posted onIn the round-up: Bottas “so hungry for the win” after two near-misses • Ricciardo not convinced to stay at Red Bull yet • Barrichello had surgery on tumour
Haas didn’t have right tyres to pit under Safety Car
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Posted onIn the round-up: Haas didn’t have right tyres to pit under Safety Car • F1 plans driver schools in China • Weekend a “disaster” – Hamilton
Hamilton: Pitting under the Safety Car “was not the right decision” at the time
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Posted onIn the round-up: Hamilton: Pitting under the Safety Car “was not the right decision” at the time • Verstappen threw win away – Marko
Magnussen feels “lucky” to miss Q3
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Posted onIn the round-up: Magnussen feels “lucky” to miss Q3 • Red Bull completed Ricciardo’s power unit change with “30 seconds in hand”
Grosjean: Don’t dumb down ‘spicy’ F1 pit stops
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Posted onIn the round-up: Don’t dumb down ‘spicy’ F1 pit stops – Grosjean • Liberty eyes further move into Chinese market • McLaren simulator helps tyre use – Norris
Alonso explains why he lost 16 seconds on the final lap in Bahrain
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Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso explains very slow final lap in Bahrain • F1 has ‘gone in the wrong direction’ on aero • De la Rosa takes on Formula E role
Inexperienced drivers not holding Williams back – Stroll
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Posted onIn the round-up: Inexperienced drivers not holding Williams back – Stroll • No DRS zone change for Shanghai • Haas expects weaker race in cooler temperatures
“Bad communication” blamed for Magnussen’s delay behind Grosjean
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Posted onIn the round-up: “Bad communication” blamed for Magnussen’s delay behind Grosjean • Ericsson praises “bold” strategy • US F1 coverage goes ad-free
Red Bull are quick enough to beat Ferrari – Horner
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Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull are quick enough to beat Ferrari – Horner • Injured Ferrari mechanics walking on crutches • Tyres hard to ‘switch on’ – Magnussen
Bahrain “far from ideal” for McLaren – Alonso
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Posted onIn the round-up: Bahrain “far from ideal” for McLaren – Alonso • Brawn considering qualifying races • Alonso reflects on Schumacher rivalry
Does Hamilton really want grid girls back?: “I couldn’t care less”
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Posted onIn the round-up: Does Hamilton really want grid girls back?: “I couldn’t care less” • Ecclestone returns in Bahrain • Sponsors want grid girls, Sochi promoter claims
Ferrari and Red Bull are fighting for second in the championship – Alonso
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Posted onIn the round-up: Ferrari and Red Bull are fighting for second – Alonso • F1 must attract new manufacturers – Brawn • Hamilton supports grid girls return
Stroll hits back at Villeneuve over “worst rookie ever” criticism
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Posted onIn the RaceFans round-up: Stroll hits back at Villeneuve over “worst rookie ever” criticism • FIA plans stronger DRS • Merhi rejoins F2 field
Haas comforted by car’s performance despite retirements
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Posted onIn the round-up: Haas comforted by car’s performance despite retirements • Both Honda drivers change power unit parts • F1 gender pay gap revealed