News Details
Mercedes admits engine update was risky
Toto Wolff admits the decision to introduce an updated Mercedes power unit ahead of the Italian Grand Prix was a 'risky call' as Nico Rosberg saw his hopes of winning this year's Formula 1 world title take a huge blow due to reliability problems. Mercedes spent all seven of its remaining in-season development 'tokens' by giving Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton the chance to use an upgraded power unit in Monza as the team sought an opportunity to get a head-start on its programme for the 2016 season. However, a fundamental issue with the cooling system led to a leak that 'contaminated' Rosberg's new power unit, forcing the team to revert him back to his 'old' specification engine for qualifying...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Rosberg's engine faces further investigation
Nico Rosberg must wait a few more days to find out if he will need to use...
10y ago from Motorsport.com
Mercedes 'don't know' if Rosberg engine is re-usable
Italian Grand Prix – Mercedes AMG F1's Toto Wolff says that the...
10y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Nico Rosberg reverts to old engine for Italian GP...
Nico Rosberg will switch to his old power unit for qualifying for the...
10y ago from F1Hub.net
New-spec power unit for Merc
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will have a new spec-power unit at this...
10y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Manufacturers stand up to Liberty in Jerez as MotoGP...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia runs 2027 MotoGP bike on track for first time...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia opens new development path in MotoGP with...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha’s Jerez MotoGP updates improve rider feeling...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Rookie Caio Collet fastest in two-day Indy 500 open...
The NTT IndyCar Series held its traditional two-day open test for the...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Rookie Caio Collet tops last day of Indy 500 Open Test...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
PrizePicks partners with Arrow McLaren for Ryan...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Toyota steps up WRC 2027 car testing with new look...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
M-Sport weighs up WRC new car build as all options...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
How Dani Sordo brings "different ideas" to...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg explains crash that ended WRC Canary...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Diego Simeone rates Julian Alvarez's chances of...
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has spoken out on the Julian Alvarez...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
“How the hell” - Mikel Arteta furiously reacts to...
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was far from happy when VAR overturned a penalty...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'This cannot happen' – Mikel Arteta admits he's...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta did not hold back with his views on Eberechi...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arteta fumes with VAR as Arsenal are held by Atletico...
Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth is in Madrid to round up the best of...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA eyes V8 return as lessons learned from 2026...
Apr.30 Formula 1 could be heading back towards... Read More »
57m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
FIA denies Mercedes trick was blatant ‘cheating'
Apr.30 Nikolas Tombazis has denied Mercedes did... Read More »
57m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
2026 rules force drivers ‘below the limit' –...
Apr.30 Former Ferrari engineer Ernest Knoors... Read More »
57m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
