News Details
Drivers criticise Renault's new qualifying mode
Renault introduced a new qualifying mode in Austria, aiming to emulate Mercedes' party mode which has seen them turn it up time after time in qualifying in the last few years. Renault powered cars have often found qualifying more difficult than the race this season, with Red Bull taking only one pole position and McLaren and Renault usually gaining positions in the race. Mercedes and Ferrari engines provide a special mode that turns the engine up to maximum power, giving drivers the best chance of producing the fastest qualifying lap possible. Renault finally introduced their version for the Austrian Grand Prix, although it failed to impress the drivers. Max Verstappen said: "I think...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from GPBlog.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
What happened to Renault's qualifying party mode?
Renault chief Cyril Abiteboul trumpeted how his engineers would finally...
7y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Renault to run 'party mode' in Austria
While Mercedes and Ferrari have both taken full advantage of the engine...
7y ago from Pitpass.com
Renault cautious about "party mode" upgrade
Renault has moved to downplay reports that their new engine upgrade...
7y ago from GPBlog.com
Renault downplay ‘party mode' reports
Renault have played down talk of a 'party mode' engine boost at this...
7y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Fermin Aldeguer to miss MotoGP season opener in...
Gresini Ducati has confirmed Fermin Aldeguer will miss the opening round...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Bezzecchi satisfied with ‘smaller’...
Marco Bezzecchi admits the Aprilia bike has slightly improved “in all...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fermin Aldeguer to miss Thai GP, Gresini names...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Davide Brivio: Trackhouse looking to remain Aprilia's...
Team boss Davide Brivio has revealed that Trackhouse Racing is looking to...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Honda confirms early discussions for 2028 factory...
Honda, one of two engine manufacturers that supply IndyCar, has confirmed...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar announces multi-year extension with engine...
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced a long-term continuation with both...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar announces historic multi-year deal with...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Sweden: Oliver Solberg sets the pace to grab early...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Dacia announces exit from Rally-Raid, rules out 2027...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Martins Sesks sets out target ahead of WRC return
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Low snowfall throws up extra curveball for WRC crews...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
FA Cup fourth round: 10 things to look out for this...
nley have the chance of a Cup run, Leicester fear an unwelcome repeat and...
3h ago from TheGuardian.com
'You can focus on what you have to do' | Arteta...
Mikel Arteta shares his post-match thoughts are Arsenal's 1-1 draw away to...
2h ago from SkySports.com
'Cracking save to make up for the mistake' | Raya...
David Raya made an horror of throw out to Mathias Jensen which caused...
2h ago from SkySports.com
'It's clumsy' | Was Gabriel lucky to escape a second...
Arsenal defender Gabriel, while already on a caution, made a challenge on...
3h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1: Verstappen slams 2026 cars
Never mind F1, Max Verstappen compares 2026 F1... Read More »
4h ago from Pitpass.com
LIVE: 2026 F1 Bahrain pre-season 1st test – Day 2
Follow along with the second day of the first... Read More »
21h ago from RacingNews365.com
Is F1 heading for disaster? Max Verstappen becomes the...
When you are a leading global sport and your two... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
