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Formula 1 Supremo, Ecclestone, says he would quit for Audi to join
Formula 1

Formula 1 Supremo, Ecclestone, says he would quit for Audi to join

Always controversial and outspoken, Bernie Ecclestone has openly stated in an interview with the BBC that he would “happily step down” if it meant bringing in such giants as Audi. The Volkswagen Automobile Group – which includes Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, SEAT, Skoda, and of course Volkswagen – would ostensibly be a powerful force if […]

Raikkonen underestimated grip during Bahrain qualifying
Bahrain - Sakhir

Raikkonen underestimated grip during Bahrain qualifying

Though Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen secured his best qualifying result since 2013, he admits to having underestimated the grip of the SF15-T in Bahrain. “I think there was more grip than I expected,” he told Autosport. “I could have pushed more in certain places…” Running slightly wide did not appear to cost him much laptime, […]

Mercedes’ Malaysia Strategy Not Flawed, Says Lowe
China - Shanghai

Mercedes’ Malaysia Strategy Not Flawed, Says Lowe

Two weeks after the surprise Ferrari win in Malaysia, Mercedes Technical Director Paddy Lowe insists the outcome was not a Mercedes victory squandered by poor strategy. “Ferrari were quicker on the day, particularly in the ability to make the tire go the distance”, he stated. “They did a two-stop, which we could not have done.” […]