News Details
Mercedes developped engine in anticipation of 'party mode' ban - Wolff
Toto Wolff says the growing lobbying by Mercedes' rivals against its special qualifying mode encouraged his team to develop its engine in anticipation of the FIA's ban on 'party modes'. F1's governing body recently issued a Technical Directive (TD) that forces teams to use a single engine setting for qualifying and for the race, a decision which the FIA justified by its desire to better monitor engine usage and to tighten the field. But the rule also clearly targets Mercedes' supremacy. However, there was no holding back Mercedes in qualifying at Monza where Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas locked out the front row of the Italian Grand Prix grid by a comfortable margin. After the Black...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton: Party-mode ban a compliment to Mercedes
Formula 1 world championship leader Lewis Hamilton said he saw a...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Party mode ban good for Red Bull? "Teams with...
The FIA has introduced a possible major ban in Formula 1. From the...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Taffin: 'Irritating that ban on party mode is coming...
The FIA has introduced a possible major ban in Formula 1. From the...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Bottas sees change due to ban party mode: "Small...
For Mercedes this weekend will be the first weekend where the team will...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin: the MotoGP champion who wanted...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP unveils all-new logo as part of brand refresh
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP unveils new brand identity at Barcelona season...
MotoGP has unveiled its new logos as the championship updates its brand...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Bagnaia knew his title chances were slim after...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Despite three IndyCar titles, Palou feels incomplete...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Penske Entertainment buys Grand Prix of Long Beach
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Penske purchases Grand Prix Association of Long Beach
Penske Entertainment announced Thursday that it has acquired the Grand...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
AJ Foyt technical director Michael Cannon leaves team
Michael Cannon, AJ Foyt Racing’s revered engineer and technical...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC drops hybrid power as part of 2025 Rally1 refresh
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Croatia strikes new deal to rejoin WRC in 2026
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai's 2025 WRC car will feature "reasonable...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
What Lancia needs to do to transform its rally return...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Big surprise' – Another Arsenal legend speaks...
Former Arsenal star Gilberto Silva has spoken out on Edu's departure from...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Move prepared: Newcastle working to beat Man Utd...
Newcastle United are planning to make a move for Sporting Lisbon wonderkid...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal consider launching January move to sign...
No description available...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Exclusive: Arsenal & Chelsea scouts keeping close...
Arsenal and Chelsea scouts have been closely monitoring Sao Paulo...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ferrari expected to make major change in BOMBSHELL 'signing'
Ferrari Formula 1 team could be looking to make a... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Leclerc: We will have a shot to win Las Vegas GP
Charles Leclerc heads into the Las Vegas Grand... Read More »
52m ago from GrandPrix247.com
Aston Martin quashes concern over growing F1 technical team
Aston Martin CEO Andy Cowell has denied that the... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
