News Details
Raikkonen struggling with new tyres
Kimi Raikkonen says his qualifying position is a reflection of his struggles with the updated Pirelli tyres at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Pirelli has reverted to the 2012 structure of tyre on a Kevlar belt from Hungary onwards and Raikkonen has been unable to match team-mate Romain Grosjean for much of the weekend. Having qualified sixth - with Grosjean third - Raikkonen said the front tyres were specifically not helping his driving style. "I think it's a combination of the balance with the new tyres - especially the front tyres - they're a bit like last year and they're not as strong as the ones we used to run so not ideal for me," Raikkonen said. "We'll try to work on that...
Full Story »
Full Story »
12y ago from espnF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Massa happy with new Pirelli tyres
Felipe Massa has given the new Pirelli tyres the thumbs-up in the...
12y ago from Crash.net
F1 2013 – Mercedes to get first taste of new Pirelli...
Mercedes will be doing “extra homework” at the Hungarian grand prix...
12y ago from F1.co.uk
Tyres can handle heat - Hembery
Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery says predictions of 40C during...
12y ago from espnF1.com
Mercedes playing catch up with new tyres
Mercedes face an uphill challenge at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix...
12y ago from F1Zone.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
The issue that is holding Francesco Bagnaia back in...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo completes Honda switch for 2027...
Fabio Quartararo has signed a deal to join Honda for the 2027 MotoGP...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda announces David Alonso to join MotoGP setup on...
Honda HRC has confirmed its signing of current Moto2 star David Alonso on...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda signs David Alonso for 2027 without confirming...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Dreyer and Reinbold purchases Rahal entry in first...
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing has announced that it has purchased one...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to return full-time to...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou ‘not confident at all’ tire choice...
Alex Palou was the winner of Monday’s Music City Grand Prix, but he was...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from the IndyCar race in Nashville
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Prodrive in talks with multiple manufacturers after...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
ERC fans set for new-look Rally Poland with local...
The event has undergone a significant transformation for 2025, switching...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The important lesson Oliver Solberg put into practice...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
What a maiden WRC win in Estonia means to Sami Pajari
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal reveal William Saliba out for ‘extended...
t;li>Centre-back forced off in World Cup semi-finalArsenal say problem...
2h ago from TheGuardian.com
Saliba out for 'extended period' with back injury
Arsenal have confirmed William Saliba will be out for an extended period...
3h ago from SkySports.com
Trossard, Ramos, Dumfries: 10 transfers you may have...
engrossed with the World Cup drama to keep up with goings-on in the...
4h ago from TheGuardian.com
'Joined a club that has the potential of winning the...
Chelsea legend John Terry has taken a cheeky dig at Arsenal after his...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Fernando Alonso set for watershed moment in F1 career as...
Fernando Alonso may well quit the Aston Martin F1... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Alpine set to make driver lineup change at Hungarian Grand...
Alpine F1 team have decided to make a change to... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen sends clear Red Bull message as Aston Martin...
Check out the biggest stories from Wednesday,... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
