News Details
Merc altered gloves to help with clutch issues
In a bid to help their driver conquer the on-going clutch issues, Toto Wolff has revealed that Mercedes even changed the way their drivers' gloves are sewn. Lewis Hamilton once again struggled with his clutch at the start of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, dropping from second to eight off the line. Although he recovered to finish third, it was a case of a lost opportunity for the British racer with Mercedes revealing that they were doing everything they can to try resolve the issue. Motorsport boss Wolff says they have even changed the way the gloves are sewn. 'The clutch, obviously, is not perfect,' he said. 'We have tried to optimise that but our first assessment was that it didn't...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes reliability issues could close things up,...
Daniel Ricciardo thinks Mercedes may not be willing to take too many risks...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Mercedes changed drivers’ gloves to improve clutch...
XPB Images
Toto Wolff says Mercedes has left no stone unturned...
8y ago from F1i.com
Haas plagued by more issues in practice
– Haas drivers Romain Grosjean and Esteban Gutiérrez were hampered...
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
Rosberg not worried over engine failures deciding title
Nico Rosberg says there is no point in being concerned over the...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Maverick Vinales fastest in second Mugello MotoGP...
Maverick Vinales impressed as he recorded the fastest time in the second...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fabio Quartararo injures shoulder in practice crash at...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Former WorldSBK champion explains changes Toprak...
Former MotoGP rider Ben Spies expects Toprak Razgatlioglu must...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why MotoGP riders like Francesco Bagnaia face a...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Kyle Kirkwood blasts to top in IndyCar practice from...
After finishing the season’s first short oval under the lights on...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Michael Cannon already strengthening DCR team –...
Rinus VeeKay is already noticing the impact engineer Michael Cannon is...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Arrow McLaren apologises for Nolan Siegel’s explicit...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Nolan Siegel apologizes for profanity-filled radio rant
Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel has apologized for what he said over...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rallies around the world: The ones not to miss – and...
Rallying is unlike any other motorsport. It doesn’t unfold on pristine...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FIA approves updated bodywork rules for WRC 2027...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Amid losing streak, Hyundai accepts “consequences”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal initiate move to sign playmaker regarded as a...
Arsenal are interested in signing the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
‘Nightmare' Premier League winger would prefer...
Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has reportedly made it clear he...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Chelsea and Arsenal told to pay 90 million to sign...
Chelsea and Arsenal have to pay 90m to secure the services of Rafael Leao...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal could launch surprise move for 31-year-old...
Arsenal could reportedly launch a move for Brentford midfielder Christian...
18m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Brundle backs Vasseur: ‘It would be nuts to change Fred'
Sky F1 commentator Martin Brundle has strongly... Read More »
48m ago from F1i.com
How Nico Hulkenberg came close to partnering Max Verstappen...
Red Bull's executive advisor Helmut Marko has... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Montoya: Hamilton is more hungry right now than he’s ever...
Former Formula 1 driver turned occasional pundit... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
