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Aston Martin hoping DRS fix works in Miami after Stroll manages fault in race | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 03:15
Fernando Alonso’s run of podiums ended at the Azerbaijan GP, but after DRS problems earlier in the weekend he had reason to smile on Sunday.
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Can Perez keep up the pressure on Verstappen? Six Miami GP talking points | 2023 Miami Grand Prix

Wed, 05/03/2023 - 02:15
Can Sergio Perez carry his strong Baku form into Miami? Here are the talking points for Formula 1's second Miami Grand Prix.
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Tsunoda ‘not at Red Bull level yet but making great progress’ – Horner | RaceFans Round-up

Tue, 05/02/2023 - 19:01
In the round-up: Tsunoda 'not at Red Bull level yet • Alpine mechanics endured "really gruelling" Friday • Mercedes junior Antonelli to make GT debut
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Miami GP win would make Perez a true title contender – Button | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Tue, 05/02/2023 - 16:07
Jenson Button says a win in the Miami Grand Prix for Sergio Perez would prove he is a true world championship contender.
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Red Bull must build a “buffer” over rivals before development cut bites – Horner | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Tue, 05/02/2023 - 12:36
Red Bull must extend their points lead over their rivals before they feel the impact of their reduced aerodynamic testing allocation, says team principal Christian Horner.
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Too much ‘wasted time’ in new sprint race weekend format – Hamilton | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Tue, 05/02/2023 - 07:41
Lewis Hamilton believes Formula 1's new sprint race format could be condensed into two days, while George Russell wants more opportunity to alter set-ups.
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Ferrari can’t “bull**** ourself” about gap to Red Bull after podium – Vasseur | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Tue, 05/02/2023 - 06:55
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur says the team is still well off Red Bull's pace, despite taking their first podium of the season in Azerbaijan.
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Paddock Diary: 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Tue, 05/02/2023 - 06:24
Formula 1's 11th-hour changes to the format of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix did not produce the thriller many hoped for. Claire Cottingham reported from the paddock for RaceFans.
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McLaren upgrades “didn’t help us too much” in Baku but will elsewhere – Norris | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Tue, 05/02/2023 - 03:12
Lando Norris said McLaren's Baku upgrades only made for "a tiny bit" of improved pace, but thinks the parts will be more beneficial elsewhere.
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2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Tue, 05/02/2023 - 02:15
The four leading teams filled the top eight places in Azerbaijan. But which drivers performed best with the equipment they had? Here's RaceFans' ratings.
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Tsunoda reveals de Vries apologised for Baku sprint collision | RaceFans Round-up

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 19:01
In the round-up: De Vries takes blame for Tsunoda collision • Sargeant "extremely disappointed" to let down Williams • Alfa Romeo retired Zhou to save his engine
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2023 Miami Grand Prix TV Times | 2023 Miami Grand Prix

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 18:09
It's race week! Formula 1 heads to Miami International Autodrome this weekend. Here's how to watch the Miami Grand Prix plus Formula E from Monaco.
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Sainz felt “always very on the limit of crashing” during Azerbaijan GP | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 13:20
Carlos Sainz Jnr felt he was "was always very on the limit of crashing" during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to his lack of confidence in his Ferrari's handling.
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Did Red Bull have enough time to cancel pit stop which “hurt” Verstappen’s race? | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 11:08
Max Verstappen wants Red Bull to review the pit stop decision which potentially cost him a win in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Did they slip up?
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Hamilton says Azerbaijan GP fightback “shows that the hunger is there” | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 08:26
Lewis Hamilton says his performance in yesterday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix shows he's ready to compete once he gains more confidence in Mercedes' latest car.
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Albon: My front wing looked like a dog had “chewed it off” after Baku clash | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 07:57
Alexander Albon said the front wing of his Williams looked like a dog had "chewed it off" after a clash at the start of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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“Overperforming” floor and plank legality fears led to pit lane start for Ocon | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 07:29
Alpine chose to start Esteban Ocon from the pits because they feared he would fail a legality check on his car's plank if they did not change his A523's set-up.
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Perez just needs to win on a “proper circuit” now – Horner | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 06:34
Sergio Perez needs to replicate his form on street circuits at permanent venues, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said following his driver's win yesterday.
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Ocon’s pit lane scare “like a scene from Group B rallying days” | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 05:24
Preventing a repeat of Sunday's pit lane scare isn't "rocket science", says Alpine's trackside operations director Alan Permane.
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F1 drivers blame shortened DRS zone for lack of overtaking in Baku | 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Mon, 05/01/2023 - 03:05
Formula 1 drivers questioned the decision to shorten the DRS zone on the main straight after struggling to overtake each other during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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