News Details
Mercedes insist pole was not easy to claim
Belgian Grand Prix – Mercedes claim that Nico Rosberg’s pole position was not easy to take. While at first it would seem that the Spa-Francorchamps circuit would be one that the Mercedes would dominate on, the unusually hot weather and Pirelli’s aggressive choice of tyre compounds have turned things on its head. Track temperatures reached an excess of 40°C which, combined with the high lateral loads from the high speed corners, meant the supersoft tyre struggled to complete more than two or three laps. Mercedes were hampered by this more than others in free practice, as they have a car that already does not find as much time on softer tyres compared to their rivals. Rosberg managed...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from FormulaSpy.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Pirelli underlines Ferrari's aggressive tyre choice...
©WRI2
Ferrari's tyre choice for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix...
9y ago from F1i.com
Vettel confident over Spa tyre selection
– Sebastian Vettel says that he has faith in Ferrari's aggressive...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Vettel confident over Belgian GP tyre selection
– Sebastian Vettel says that he has faith in Ferrari's aggressive...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Rosberg takes Belgian pole; Young Dutchman right...
F1 News Rosberg takes Belgian pole; Young Dutchman right behind him...
9y ago from Formula1Blog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez and Ducati set for two-year MotoGP...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez shares update on injury recovery at...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia unveil retro-inspired...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati showcases 2026 MotoGP livery
Reigning back-to-back Teams’ Champions Ducati Corse has unveiled its...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Pato O’Ward joined by F2 champion in McLaren F1...
McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026,...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Long Beach to bring in new leadership for iconic event
Organizers of the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach event have announced...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Grand Prix of Long Beach set for leadership change
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kucharczyk set for 2026 Indy NXT run with HMD
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Loeb after 13 Dakar punctures: Cars now...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Nani Roma: Dakar 2026 at 'F1 level' after close fight
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026: Dacia edges Ford and Toyota as Nasser...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
‘We are getting closer’: Gabriel Jesus targets...
t;li>Brazilian striker yet to hold talks over new dealArteta keen to...
10h ago from TheGuardian.com
Inter vs Arsenal preview: Gunners trio to miss trip
No description available...
10h ago from SkySports.com
Inter Milan vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips |...
The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches...
12h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Ola Aina uses WWE icon Eddie Guerrero’s line to poke...
Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina was in the middle of the controversy after...
19h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Honda and Aston Martin launch groundbreaking 2026 power unit
Honda has officially launched its brand-new 2026... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Aston Martin exits F1 safety car role
Jan.20 Aston Martin will no longer supply... Read More »
27m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
LIVE: Honda unveil 2026 F1 power unit for Aston Martin
In a live event in Tokyo, Honda is unveiling its... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
