News Details
Extra soft set may aid Mercedes challenge, says Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo believes an extra set of new soft tyres that he has available for the Malaysian Grand Prix means Mercedes may not be ‘out of reach’. The Australian, who starts fourth on an all Red Bull second row, managed to hold back a set of softs by running with mediums in Q1 – and he believes it could hand him a little advantage in the race. Drivers will have to use a set of hards at some point of the race, with the fastest strategy appearing to be two stints on softs and one of hards. If Red Bull can stay in touch of Mercedes, then the pace advantage a new set of softs can give could help deliver Ricciardo a decent undercut – which could prove key if Nico Rosberg and Lewis...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
British bookmakers betting on Hamilton for F1 title
British bookmakers are backing Lewis Hamilton to come good in this...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Ferrari and Mercedes go aggressive with Japanese GP...
Ferrari have gone the most aggressive out of all the teams on the grid...
8y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
We are not too far away from Mercedes – Red Bull
We are not too far away from Mercedes – Red Bull Red Bull team boss...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Analysis: How Vettel is seeking an advantage with 2017...
After much debate with the teams and the FIA, Pirelli was able to plan an...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Maverick Vinales fastest in second Mugello MotoGP...
Maverick Vinales impressed as he recorded the fastest time in the second...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fabio Quartararo injures shoulder in practice crash at...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Former WorldSBK champion explains changes Toprak...
Former MotoGP rider Ben Spies expects Toprak Razgatlioglu must...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why MotoGP riders like Francesco Bagnaia face a...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Kyle Kirkwood blasts to top in IndyCar practice from...
After finishing the season’s first short oval under the lights on...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Michael Cannon already strengthening DCR team –...
Rinus VeeKay is already noticing the impact engineer Michael Cannon is...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Arrow McLaren apologises for Nolan Siegel’s explicit...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Nolan Siegel apologizes for profanity-filled radio rant
Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel has apologized for what he said over...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rallies around the world: The ones not to miss – and...
Rallying is unlike any other motorsport. It doesn’t unfold on pristine...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FIA approves updated bodywork rules for WRC 2027...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Amid losing streak, Hyundai accepts “consequences”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal initiate move to sign playmaker regarded as a...
Arsenal are interested in signing the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
‘Nightmare' Premier League winger would prefer...
Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has reportedly made it clear he...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Chelsea and Arsenal told to pay 90 million to sign...
Chelsea and Arsenal have to pay 90m to secure the services of Rafael Leao...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal could launch surprise move for 31-year-old...
Arsenal could reportedly launch a move for Brentford midfielder Christian...
18m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Brundle backs Vasseur: ‘It would be nuts to change Fred'
Sky F1 commentator Martin Brundle has strongly... Read More »
49m ago from F1i.com
How Nico Hulkenberg came close to partnering Max Verstappen...
Red Bull's executive advisor Helmut Marko has... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Montoya: Hamilton is more hungry right now than he’s ever...
Former Formula 1 driver turned occasional pundit... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
