News Details
Three engine modes for Mercedes but no ‘party'
Following headlines about a 'party' engine mode, Mercedes have explained that they have three basic modes, one for practice, one for qualifying and one for grands prix. Lewis Hamilton took pole position by half a second at the Australian GP and later stated that he was 'waiting to put a good lap in to wipe that smile off' Sebastian Vettel's face. Vettel, though, questioned whether Mercedes had a special mode that they could switch to ahead of the all-important pole position shoot-out. The team has now explained that they in fact have 'three basic modes' on the engine: 'one for the majority of the free practice sessions, one for the majority of qualifying and one for the majority of the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Calls to ban engine 'party modes' fall on deaf FIA ears
Calls to ban F1's 'party modes', mainly centered around Mercedes' use of...
7y ago from F1i.com
Red Bull Call For Ban On Qualifying 'Party Modes'
Aston Martin Red Bull Racing are leading the call for Formula 1's...
7y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Mercedes provides some insight into its power modes
With Mercedes' so-called 'party mode' a hot topic of...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Mercedes explains engine modes
In the wake of Lewis Hamilton's use of his 'party mode' in Melbourne...
7y ago from Pitpass.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
"Zero regrets," says Joan Mir after last-lap...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Di Giannantonio refuses to let Marc Marquez...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez penalised for Fabio di Giannantonio clash...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martín knew wheelie crash was coming after US...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Will Power crashes in Barber qualifying but believes...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou earns IndyCar pole at Barber
Saturday afternoon at Barber Motorsports Park was devoted to IndyCar...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou beats Malukas to Barber pole after tight...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Will Power’s brake pedal went ‘to the floor’ in...
Will Power suffered a heavy crash in IndyCar qualifying, ending his...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Subaru teases new rally car for Japanese Championship
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
How Toyota’s new flying Finn is starting to make WRC...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Takamoto Katsuta backs Kalle Rovanpera to “come back...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera’s Super Formula programme suspended...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
5 players Arsenal must get rid of this summer
Arsenal are arguably one of the best teams in the world now, boasting a...
40m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Exclusive: Arsenal favourites to sign 'future of...
Arsenal are the favourites for the transfer of talented young German...
19m ago from CaughtOffside.com
“I haven’t spoken to him” - James Trafford opens...
Manchester City star James Trafford has backed Arsenal star Ben White...
19m ago from SportsKeeda.com
'This kid, you'll see him at the World Cup' – Owen...
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has urged Arsenal to...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
2026 Japanese Grand Prix - Race results
Full race results for the Japanese Grand Prix in... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
F1: Japanese Grand Prix: Result
Result of the Aramco Japanese Grand Prix. Read More »
1h ago from Pitpass.com
Charles Leclerc voices surprise after 'sweaty' run to F1...
Charles Leclerc claimed third place at the... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
