News Details
Williams and McLaren both suffering on straightline speed
Williams and McLaren seem to share a common problem in 2018 - a lack of straightline speed. That's despite the teams relying on different engine manufacturers. It's especially concerning for Williams, which has a Mercedes power unit. That alone should make it a match for many teams out on the track. But instead, the squad has failed to score a single championship point so far this season. Williams had the slowest top speed of any team in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. Overall it's been significantly slower through speed traps this year than 2017 in both qualifying and the race. The introduction of the halo cockpit protection device has made all cars heavier and therefore slower in...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Massa: Williams made decisions for 2018 putting money...
Felipe Massa believes that his former Williams team erred when they made...
7y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Grosjean’s lack of points in 2018 ‘not a...
Romain Grosjean’s failure to score points in the opening three rounds...
7y ago from Crash.net
Mercedes could help solve Williams problem - report
Apr.23 Williams may be reaching out to Mercedes in a bid to end its 2018...
7y ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Renault disappointed by lack of progress in 2018
The Renault team had admitted that it hoped to be performing better in...
7y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Maverick Vinales withdraws from US GP as Germany...
No description available...
55m ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta leads first United States MotoGP practice...
Pedro Acosta led the way in the opening United States MotoGP practice...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez escapes injury after nasty 190km/h crash...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
The FIM responds to the multiple ‘challenges' on...
The FIM - the governing body of motorcycle racing - has released a...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Hunter McElrea tabbed as reserve driver by ECR
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Kyffin Simpson explains restart crash in Arlington GP...
A late restart was attempted with one lap to go in the Grand Prix of...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
ECR brings on Hunter McElrea as reserve IndyCar driver
Ed Carpenter Racing has announced that Hunter McElrea will be the...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How to watch IndyCar at Barber: Weekend schedule,...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Subaru teases new rally car for Japanese Championship
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
How Toyota’s new flying Finn is starting to make WRC...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Takamoto Katsuta backs Kalle Rovanpera to “come back...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera’s Super Formula programme suspended...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal preparing 35 million summer bid to sign...
Arsenal are interested in signing Real Madrid winger Brahim Diaz in the...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'That would worry me a bit' - Jamie Carragher sheds...
Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal's lack of 'special players' will hurt...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal latest: Madueke goes off injured during...
No description available...
15m ago from SkySports.com
Sandro Tonali delivers response following claims of...
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali did his talking on the pitch...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Mattia Binotto makes surprise Jonathan Wheatley Audi...
Audi F1 project chief Mattia Binotto has spoken... Read More »
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Lewis Hamilton issues frank verdict as alarming Max...
Lewis Hamilton has had his say at the Japanese... Read More »
11h ago from RacingNews365.com
Isack Hadjar addresses Max Verstappen Red Bull battle after...
Isack Hadjar has enjoyed a solid start to life... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
