News Details
Hamilton: Engine mode ban ‘obviously' aimed at slowing Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has called the FIA's decision to ban qualifying engine modes 'not a surprise', and says it is obviously aimed at slowing Mercedes. Teams use various engine modes throughout a race weekend, but often have special ‘qualifying modes', which turn the engine up to the absolute maximum for a couple of laps, but these modes cannot be run for long periods of time and therefore aren't run during a race. Mercedes have such a qualifying advantage when they turn their power unit up that some have suggested the move, which is set to come into effect after this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, is solely aimed at slowing them down to close the pack up, a claim Hamilton backs. 'It's not...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
F1 set for post-Barcelona ban on special qualifying...
The FIA has informed F1 teams that it plans to ban special engine modes...
4y ago from F1i.com
FIA set to ban qualifying engine modes from Belgian GP
The FIA has informed teams of its intention to ban ‘qualifying...
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Hamilton: 'Quali mode' ban aimed at slowing down...
Lewis Hamilton believes a proposal to stop teams using...
4y ago from espnF1.com
FIA to ban engine party modes?
It is understood that the FIA is looking to ban engine modes, such as...
4y ago from Pitpass.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu laughs off Honda MotoGP 2026...
Reigning WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu laughed off rumours...
23m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How advice from Marquez is helping Martin recover from...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP race director validates the chaos caused by...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin sets sights on MotoGP return in Qatar...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Renovated IMS museum reopens with all-new displays
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum reopened on Wednesday following a...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
New livery revealed for Kyle Larson's Indy 500 / Coke...
Kyle Larson will be attempting to compete in IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Kyle Larson's McLaren-Hendrick paint schemes revealed...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
The difficult transition from Indy NXT to IndyCar is...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Evans wins brutal Safari Rally to boost WRC title bid
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans bags the big game on Safari
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin claimed their maiden Safari Rally Kenya...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Katsuta loses fifth after dramatic final-stage Safari...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal believe 21-year-old Premier League player is...
Arsenal need to strengthen their squad in the summer transfer window if...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal set to open talks for 26-year-old 'phenomenon'...
Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for the Sporting CP striker...
33m ago from CaughtOffside.com
“He is certainly due a big performance” - Chris...
Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton believes that Mohamed Salah will make...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal fans will fume as Harry Kane...
Arsenal are increasingly likely to miss out on the signing of Leroy Sane...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 2025 Japanese Grand Prix – FP2 Results
McLaren's Oscar Piastri rounded out Friday's... Read More »
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1 2025 Japanese Grand Prix – FP1 Results
McLaren's Lando Norris went fastest during first... Read More »
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1: Japanese Grand Prix: Friday Free 2 - Times
Times from today's second free practice session... Read More »
4h ago from Pitpass.com
