Tag: Formula 1
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EXCLUSIVE: Mercedes is making the AMG One Hypercar more Lighter & Powerful
Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers recently revealed that the development on the AMG One hypercar was delayed due to development issues. But, not only is Mercedes taking its time to sort out development issues, it is extending the development period to make the hypercar even faster. First up, our sources have informed that the initial target…
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Nico Rosberg is Getting a Mercedes-AMG One
As one would expect, a number of Formula 1 drivers have signed up for the F1-inspired Mercedes-AMG One hypercar. We already know that Lewis Hamilton has been involved in the project since its conception and is helping with its development. Today, we have learned about another F1 driver who is getting the One: Nico Rosberg.…
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Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari Enzo up For Sale, Again
Schumacher has himself clocked no less than 8000 kilometers on this car. Michael Schumacher is one of the legends of Formula 1 and back when he raced for Ferrari he was gifted a Ferrari Enzo for his achievements. The car finished in Rosso Scuderia with Cuio leather was delivered to him around 2003. It had…
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VIDEO: Nico Rosberg takes Mika Hakkinen on a drive in a Mclaren P1
Apparently, retirement is suiting Nico Rosberg. The Formula 1 driver who took a permanent leave from the sport shortly after becoming 2016 world champion is clearly enjoying making YouTube videos. The latest of which, involves driving Mika Hakkinen in the Flying Finn’s own Mclaren P1 around the roads of Monaco. As one gentleman in the…
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Force India F1 Car Almost Beat Montoya’s 2005 Top Speed Record
The 2017 Formula 1 cars are about 3 seconds a lap quicker than last year’s cars. That said, the cars from the previous F1 season were in no slouch either, as Sergio Perez demonstrated during the Mexican GP. Perez driving a Force India F1 car hit 370 km/hr (229.90 mph) on the front straight. The…
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Big Change to Silverstone Circuit for 2017 Formula 1 British GP
The FIA made major regulation changes for the 2017 Formula 1 season with an aim to improve the quality of racing. As a result the cars have more downforce, grip and are considerably quicker than the 2016 F1 cars. Now, the organizers of the British GP have taken a bold decision further improve the F1…
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MotoGP Champ Jorge Lorenzo Tests Hamilton’s Mercedes-AMG F1 Car
MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo got a rare opportunity to get behind the wheel of a championship winning Formula 1 car. Lorenzo drove Lewis Hamilton’s 2014 Mercedes-AMG F1 W05 Hybrid racer at Silverstone recently. The Spaniard is used to racing on two wheels and it took some warming up before getting into a Formula 1 car.…
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2016 F1 Champ Nico Rosberg Retires from Formula 1
2016 Formula 1 world champion has shocked world by announcing his retirement from the sport. Nico Rosberg was crowned champion following the Abu Dhabi grand prix last weekend. The 31 year old German driver’s illustrious career included 206 entries, out of which Rosberg has won 23 races and has finished on the podium 57 times.…
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Sebastian Vettel Tests 2017 Pirelli F1 Tires at Fiorano
Sebastian Vettel was back at Fiorano testing the 2017 Pirelli F1 tire. Seb clocked 120 laps around Ferrari’s test track sampling all the rubber compounds and treads available for next season. The FIA has introduced a host of regulation changes for next year. These also include 25 percent wider tires at both ends. A larger…
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Apple In the Race to Buy Out Formula 1?
Formula 1 has been going through some rough times. The recent changes in regulations including budget restrictions haven’t gone well with the top teams. Even Bernie Ecclestone isn’t pleased with current state of the sport. Back in the month of March, The Sun published a story revealing Bernie’s plans to sell the 35 percent stake owned…
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VIDEO: Car Throttle Grills Kimi Raikkonen
If you are looking forward to the Austrian GP tomorrow, you might want to checkout this video featuring Kimi Raikkonen. Car Throttle sat down with Kimi Raikkonen for quick Q & A and let me tell you, it’s hilarious. Apart from being a F1 world champion, Kimi has the least expressive face in the history…
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Vettel’s first days at Scuderia Ferrari compiled in videos
The 2014 Formula 1 season drawn to a close, it is time to set our sights on the upcoming season. While most of the drivers are on their annual Christmas break, Sebastien Vettel who moved to Ferrari for the upcoming season was at Maranello to meet the team and to do some laps in the…