Formula-1 News and Updates

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Fernando Alonso topped the opening practice session at the Singapore Grand Prix after clocking a time 0.122s clear of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton.
Read more at Alonso pips Mercedes pair in FP1 at Singapore | Singapore Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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Lewis Hamilton beat Fernando Alonso to the fastest time of the second practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix as Nico Rosberg missed out on a quick lap.
Read more at Lewis Hamilton Hamilton beats Fernando Alonso in FP2 for the Singapore Grand Prix | Singapore Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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Who said what after Friday practice
Singapore Grand Prix - Who said what after Friday practice | Singapore Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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The FIA has revised its restrictions on the use of team radio in order to give teams the freedom to discuss car performance.

In an attempt to put the onus back on the drivers, the FIA planned to ban all team radio relating to driver and car performance. However, after meetings with team managers on Thursday in Singapore the ban was slackened to allow conversations about car performance to take place, although a ban is expected next year.

Driver performance is still restricted, with messages on the following subjects still prohibited from the Singapore Grand Prix onwards.

Driving lines on the circuit
Contact with kerbs
Car set up parameters for specific corners
Comparative or absolute sector time detail of another driver
Speeds in corners compared to another driver
Gear selection compared with another driver
Gear selection in general
Braking points
Rate of braking compared to another driver
Rate of braking or application of brakes in general
Car stability under braking.
Throttle application in general
Throttle application compared to another driver
Use of DRS compared with another driver
Use of any overtake button
Driving technique in general

Read more at FIA revises team radio ban | Formula 1 | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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Bernie Ecclestone is keen to see fewer teams on the grid as long as they run three cars.
Read more at Three-car teams a possibility - Bernie Ecclestone | Formula 1 | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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Bernie Ecclestone has suggested the controversial double points rule will be dropped for 2015 due to the backlash it has caused this season.
Read more at Controversial double points finale could be dropped in 2015 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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FIA technical boss Charlie Whiting has admitted it will be tough to police coded radio messages when the full restrictions on pit-to-car radio are enforced next year.
Read more at FIA admits coded messages will be difficult to police | FIA | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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Lewis Hamilton says work is still needed ahead of qualifying to find a perfect balance for his Mercedes despite topping FP2 during a clean Friday at Marina Bay.
Read more at Lewis Hamilton still not comfortable with car | Singapore Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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Sebastian Vettel says he is optimistic Red Bull can take the fight to Mercedes in Singapore despite missing the majority of FP2 due to an engine problem.
Read more at Sebastian Vettel encouraged despite engine troubles in free practice for the Singapore Grand Prix | Singapore Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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Nico Rosberg has been left with work to do after missing out on a fast lap during second practice for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Read more at Aborted lap leaves Nico Rosberg with work to do | Singapore Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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Pastor Maldonado says his FP2 crash in Singapore was a mistake caused by the erratic behaviour of his Lotus on the super-soft option tyre.
Read more at Pastor Maldonado: FP2 crash was my mistake | Singapore Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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Both Williams drivers were concerned about their lack of pace on Friday at the Singapore Grand Prix after finishing the second practice session in 17th and 18th.
Read more at Williams drivers concerned about pace | Singapore Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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Fernando Alonso said there was nothing unusual about his Friday practice sessions at the Singapore Grand Prix, despite being in the mix with Mercedes.
Read more at Nothing unusual about Ferrari pace - Fernando Alonso | Singapore Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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Jenson Button is optimistic McLaren can build on its Friday performance in Singapore as he thinks there is plenty of improvement to be gained before qualifying.
Read more at Jenson Button quietly confident for Saturday gains | Singapore Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1

 

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Kimi Raikkonen: “Overall this was a positive day, even if, as usual, there is room for improvement. In the first session we concentrated on looking at different set-up solutions and on my first set of Soft tyres I managed to do a good lap, then unfortunately some technical niggles prevented me from getting the most out of the second set. At the end of the session I had a problem with the brakes overheating, but the team managed to sort it out quickly and prepare the car for the second session. The changes we made to the set-up improved the handling of the car and with the Supersoft tyres there was plenty of grip.”